Discover the Rance Valley
Just minutes from Dinan, the Rance Valley reveals some of Brittany’s most beautiful landscapes.
With its river, estuary, character-filled villages, and hiking trails, it offers an ideal nature getaway for a day of exploration.
Whether on foot, by bike, or by boat, set out to discover a region where heritage and wide-open spaces meet.
The Rance changes character along its journey.
At times a peaceful river, at others a vast estuary opening onto the sea, it flows through a succession of landscapes featuring a mix of cliffs, coves, forests, and meadows.
The towpath allows you to fully enjoy this unspoiled natural setting.
Popular with hikers and cyclists alike, the path runs alongside the river, offering magnificent views of the banks, historic tide mills, and small harbors that dot the Rance Valley.
The Rance Valley is home to a rich historical heritage.
Highlights include Saint-Suliac ranked among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France"—with its flower-lined lanes and fishermen's cottages.
Continue your journey to the *malouinière* (historic merchant's manor) of Montmarin in Pleurtuit, famous for its magnificent gardens overlooking the Rance.
Further downstream, the Solidor Tower in Saint-Servan and the Fort de Saint-Père-Marc-en-Poulet bear witness to the estuary's strategic importance throughout the centuries.
As it nears Dinard and Saint-Malo, the river meets the sea to form a spectacular estuary where fresh and salt waters mingle.
Le Minihic-sur-Rance is worth a stop to see the La Landriais dry dock, a testament to the region's maritime past.
In Plouër-sur-Rance, the unassuming Chapelle du Souhaitier also serves as the starting point for a pleasant hike through unspoiled natural surroundings.
Birdwatching enthusiasts can also observe numerous migratory bird species that find refuge in the valley’s marshes and coves.
Our hotel near Dinan offers the perfect base for exploring the Rance Valley at your leisure!
After your walks, unwind in the comfort of one of our 69 contemporary rooms before enjoying a delicious meal in our restaurant.
Savor French and Italian cuisine prepared with fresh, local, and organic ingredients the ideal way to round off a day of discovery in the heart of Brittany!
With its river, estuary, character-filled villages, and hiking trails, it offers an ideal nature getaway for a day of exploration.
Whether on foot, by bike, or by boat, set out to discover a region where heritage and wide-open spaces meet.
Following the course of the Rance
The Rance changes character along its journey.
At times a peaceful river, at others a vast estuary opening onto the sea, it flows through a succession of landscapes featuring a mix of cliffs, coves, forests, and meadows.
The towpath allows you to fully enjoy this unspoiled natural setting.
Popular with hikers and cyclists alike, the path runs alongside the river, offering magnificent views of the banks, historic tide mills, and small harbors that dot the Rance Valley.
Discovering exceptional heritage
The Rance Valley is home to a rich historical heritage.
Highlights include Saint-Suliac ranked among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France"—with its flower-lined lanes and fishermen's cottages.
Continue your journey to the *malouinière* (historic merchant's manor) of Montmarin in Pleurtuit, famous for its magnificent gardens overlooking the Rance.
Further downstream, the Solidor Tower in Saint-Servan and the Fort de Saint-Père-Marc-en-Poulet bear witness to the estuary's strategic importance throughout the centuries.
Exploring the estuary's natural treasures
As it nears Dinard and Saint-Malo, the river meets the sea to form a spectacular estuary where fresh and salt waters mingle.
Le Minihic-sur-Rance is worth a stop to see the La Landriais dry dock, a testament to the region's maritime past.
In Plouër-sur-Rance, the unassuming Chapelle du Souhaitier also serves as the starting point for a pleasant hike through unspoiled natural surroundings.
Birdwatching enthusiasts can also observe numerous migratory bird species that find refuge in the valley’s marshes and coves.
Stay at Armor Park Dinan****
Our hotel near Dinan offers the perfect base for exploring the Rance Valley at your leisure!
After your walks, unwind in the comfort of one of our 69 contemporary rooms before enjoying a delicious meal in our restaurant.
Savor French and Italian cuisine prepared with fresh, local, and organic ingredients the ideal way to round off a day of discovery in the heart of Brittany!
