Dinan, Medieval City

Completely charming, self-contained. Surrounded by the fortress walls, on a green hilltop, one of the prettiest and best preserved villages we've seen in France. Cobblestone streets lead down to the river Rance. Little shops line the narrow passageways of the ancient village. The towers stands watch. There are many intact 15c half timber houses in town. Many have survived or been restored even though fire has kept them constant company through the centuries.

Our delightful Breton city guide was married in one of these historic homes. It is now a restaurant where the restaurant owner and his family occupy the upper floors just as medieval merchants and craftsmen did.

And, oh dear, lunch was in a Breton creperie (delicious decadence) and certified organic (!!).

Perhaps it was the local beer...Duchesse Anne...that completely polished us off. Or the chocolate caramel pecan ice cream sundae??

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