Ideas for activities with children in Dinan
Located in the heart of the Côtes-d’Armor region, Dinan is a charming medieval town, perfect for a family stroll. With its rich historical heritage, green spaces, and fun activities, the town offers plenty of ideas for outings to keep both children and adults entertained.
Book an hotel in Dinan to discover all these experiences to share with your children.
An original outing for the whole family! Spread over four large rooms, the Railway Museum immerses visitors in the history of the region's railways.
Videos, posters, equipment, costumes, and a huge model railway layout that will delight younger visitors will punctuate your visit.
You'll feel like a child again in front of the miniature trains, running through a setting inspired by the Dinan region.
Want to explore Dinan in a different way? The "The Key to the Forgotten Manuscript" treasure hunt, offered by Via Ludus, is a great way to (re)discover the town while having fun.
Available online or at the tourist office, it plunges families into a medieval mystery to solve by exploring the streets and monuments.
Your grandfather Jehan supposedly left a mysterious object and a notebook to decipher…
At your own pace and without a time limit, you search for clues, admire the heritage sites, and solve puzzles.
For a creative and fun activity, head to Des Joies Pottery Café.
Here, children from 3 years old can paint their own pottery – a vase, bowl, cup, or small decoration – while enjoying a treat.
A great opportunity to share a moment with your family and take home a unique souvenir.
Do your children dream of playing knights and princesses? In Dinan, nearly 3 km of ramparts still surround the town. Climb the towers, admire the medieval rooftops, and then stroll through the cobbled streets lined with charming half-timbered houses.
Descend Rue du Jerzual to the lively port for a bike ride or a boat trip.
Last stop: Dinan Castle, where exhibitions and family-friendly activities bring medieval life to life in a fun and engaging way.
With a picnic area, slides, swings, ping-pong tables, and mini-golf, this park is the perfect place for family fun!
Check into one of our spacious family duplex rooms and enjoy the city with your children!
Book an hotel in Dinan to discover all these experiences to share with your children.
Discover the Railway Museum
An original outing for the whole family! Spread over four large rooms, the Railway Museum immerses visitors in the history of the region's railways.
Videos, posters, equipment, costumes, and a huge model railway layout that will delight younger visitors will punctuate your visit.
You'll feel like a child again in front of the miniature trains, running through a setting inspired by the Dinan region.
Solve the mystery with the Via Ludus treasure hunt
Want to explore Dinan in a different way? The "The Key to the Forgotten Manuscript" treasure hunt, offered by Via Ludus, is a great way to (re)discover the town while having fun.
Available online or at the tourist office, it plunges families into a medieval mystery to solve by exploring the streets and monuments.
Your grandfather Jehan supposedly left a mysterious object and a notebook to decipher…
At your own pace and without a time limit, you search for clues, admire the heritage sites, and solve puzzles.
Get creative at the pottery café
For a creative and fun activity, head to Des Joies Pottery Café.
Here, children from 3 years old can paint their own pottery – a vase, bowl, cup, or small decoration – while enjoying a treat.
A great opportunity to share a moment with your family and take home a unique souvenir.
Explore the medieval town of Dinan with your family
Do your children dream of playing knights and princesses? In Dinan, nearly 3 km of ramparts still surround the town. Climb the towers, admire the medieval rooftops, and then stroll through the cobbled streets lined with charming half-timbered houses.
Descend Rue du Jerzual to the lively port for a bike ride or a boat trip.
Last stop: Dinan Castle, where exhibitions and family-friendly activities bring medieval life to life in a fun and engaging way.
Enjoy the Val Cocherel Gardens
With a picnic area, slides, swings, ping-pong tables, and mini-golf, this park is the perfect place for family fun!
Check into one of our spacious family duplex rooms and enjoy the city with your children!
