7 Off-the-Beaten Path Places to Explore in France
| June 19, 2015
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Dinan
Dinan is one of the only walled towns in France, and is located in an exceptionally beautiful area along the River Rance. The inhabitants of the town are fiercely proud of their Breton heritage, and many children attend schools that teach both French and the Breton language. There are many Medieval buildings that still stand in Dinan, including the Rue du Jerzual, which connects the town to the river below. During the Fête des Remparts, the townspeople dress up in medieval garb, and celebrate their town’s historical heritage.
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