Port de Dinan Lanvallay and Marina
The port of Dinan Lanvallay, on the picturesque Rance, once belonged to the lords of Lanvallay, a junior branch of the lords of Dinan.
This picturesque port is linked to the historic citadel of Dinan by three steep cobbled streets: the Rue Haute-Voie, the Rue du Petit-Fort and the Rue du Jerzual.
These narrow streets are lined with superb medieval houses, many of which are listed as historical monuments.
Today, the port of Dinan Lanvallay is a lively marina. It is an ideal starting point for boat trips to the fortress of St-Malo and the Channel Islands, as well as for peaceful cruises on the Rance.
The Quai Tallard is home to many traditional restaurants and crêperies that boast stunning views of the port.
Farther along, you will find the Maison d’Artiste de la Grande Vigne, the former home of the painter Yvonne Jean-Haffen (1895-1993). The city of Dinan has transformed its house into a museum to exhibit her works.
The city has also redeveloped the old towpaths into picturesque promenades.
These trails are ideal for strolling and lead to the nearby Abbey of Léhon and its picturesque village, which ranked as a Petite Cité de Caractère.
Port de Dinan Lanvallay – Viaduct of Lanvallay
For centuries, Le Vieux Pont (Old Bridge) was the only bridge in Lanvallay.
This magnificent stone bridge is well-maintained and offers breathtaking views of the Rance River and its banks, and was classified as a historical monument in 1903.
However, access to it is now restricted to pedestrians and light vehicles. By the beginning of the 19th century, the old bridge had indeed become too narrow and fragile to support the increasing traffic. A new bridge was needed!
The first stone of the Viaduc de Lanvallay was laid on September 3, 1846, and the viaduct was opened to traffic in 1852.
This grey granite structure has ten arches supporting its impressive dimensions: 250 metres long and 40 metres high.
The viaduct connects Lanvallay, on the other bank of the Rance, to the fortified town of Dinan. This has significantly improved the flow of local traffic by bypassing the Port de Dinan Lanvallay and diverting traffic from the Vieux Pont.
It also made it possible to avoid the steep Rue du Petit-Fort, which until then had been the only pedestrian and vehicular access from Lanvallay to Dinan.
Department of Côtes d’Armor
Coordinates: Lat 48.455086 – Long -2.038919
