Details for Saint Malo
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Dinard can trace its history back a good few centuries, but it is only in more recent times that the elegant resort has come to the fore. It is rather like a typical Victorian upmarket seaside holiday destination – long stretches of sandy beaches, coves, cliffs to explore and seemingly endless esplanades with continental style cafés, architectural street lamps and gardens full of flowers and shrubs. The waters are superb for sailing, and as such a number of marinas and mooring bays have emerged, complemented by facilities to enjoy water sports. Dinard offers a fine dining experience, with countless à la carte restaurants offering fish and seafood dishes – often a speciality - along with grills, traditional French cuisine and dishes from around the world. Shoppers delight in the many designer items available in Dinard’s excellent specialist shops – everything from fashions and leather goods to jewellery can be found. Wine shops sell great selections of wines, while delis are a must for unusual food items and markets offer an experience of lively French life as well as the chance to to shop for antiques.
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The shops in Dinard are generally open Monday to Saturday from 9 am or 9.30 am to 7 pm in high season, and 9 am or 9.30 am to 6 pm at other times of the year. Coffee shops and patisseries are often open earlier in the morning from around 7.30 am. Most shops are closed on Sundays with a few exceptions, notably those for the tourist industry.
Casino Barrière de Dinard
Casino Barrière de Dinard
If you're feeling lucky or just want to feel the air of glamour for a moment, pay a visit to the casino. In addition to the traditional games, the casino also hosts different shows and cabaret performances, and there is also a fine dining restaurant with magnificent sea view on-site.
Eglise Notre-Dame
Eglise Notre-Dame
This is a beautiful Gothic-style church in the south of Dinard. Its insides are packed with fine carvings and stained glass windows. The church is also known to play host to concerts every once in a while, musical performances including orchestras and choir.
Fort National (Saint-Malo)
Fort National (Saint-Malo)
Fort National, built in the late 17th century to protect St Malo, is a landmark of the city. If you decide to visit the museum do not forget to take the long spiral staircase to the top of the building, from an astonishing view of the city and the coastline unfolds.
Grand Aquarium
Grand Aquarium
The Grand Aquarium is an attraction enjoyable to the whole family. Here you can see 600 different species of marine animals and watch them up close - there is even a contact basin where visitors can touch the fish directly. Do not miss the underwater ride in the submarine at the end.
La Pointe de la Malouine
La Pointe de la Malouine
La Pointe de la Malouine is located on a piece of headland next to the Plage de Saint Enogat, to the north of the city. It is an ideal spot for walking, admiring the wildlife and taking in the atmosphere of Dinard. Locals often go out on jogs around here.
La Vicomté
La Vicomté
Enthusiasts of traditional French architecture will be enthralled by the elegant houses in the La Vicomté district. The area is located close to the beach (Plage du Prieuré) and Dinard's most attractive park (Parc de Port Breton), both of which are attractive local sites.
Le Barrage de la Rance
Le Barrage de la Rance
The Rance Tidal Power Station was one of the first hydroelectric power stations in the world when it first opened in 1966. Today it is the world's second biggest tidal power station. There are boat tours up the river during high season, during which you can enjoy a lovely view of the bay.
Longchamps Beach
Longchamps Beach
Just 6 kilometres to the west from Dinard, in St Lunaire, lies the lovely, long sandy beach of Longchamps. There is a restaurant and rental outlets for water sports equipment. This is a perfect place for a relaxed day out in the sun - the beach is perfectly suitable for families with children, too.
Bouche en Folie
Bouche en Folie
Another great find in Saint-Malo, the Bouche en Folie is a restaurant that immediately charms anyone who enters with its interior, only to enchant them further with the excellent modern French cuisine served here. Seating is limited, so do make sure to book in advance.
Buffalo Grill
Buffalo Grill
Buffalo Grill is a restaurant chain specializing on open-fire grilled meat and fish. The menu features succulent cuts grilled to perfection. If the weather allows, you can enjoy your food out on the terrace. Open all year however off-season it is closed on Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesdays.
Castor Bellux
Castor Bellux
For an informal meal on a day out shopping, head for the Castor Bellux, an Italian eatery serving pizzas, pasta and other dishes from Italy. Service is known to be delightfully friendly, serving sizes are large, so it's no surprise the restaurant buzzes with diners nearly every night of the week.
Côté Soleil Grill
Côté Soleil Grill
The efficient and professional personnel at Le Côté Soleil Grill serves scrumptious grilled meat and seafood dishes to their guests, in an often busy but still very welcoming atmosphere. Set menus of different price ranges are available, as well as a daily changing "menu du jour".
L'Abri des Flots
L'Abri des Flots
L'Abri des Flots is a reputable restaurant highly popular among Dinard residents and is, therefore, often quite busy. The menu gives guests a choice from several regional dishes. The food is of high quality, service is efficient and all of it at reasonable prices.
L'Appel du Large
L'Appel du Large
This restaurant is located at the Casino Barriere de Dinard. The décor is bright and cheerful and the restaurant provides great views of the sea. L’Appel du Large specialises in seafood dishes, but meat-lovers will not be disappointed with the selection either. Offers classic French flavors.
L'Arganier
L'Arganier
L'Arganier stands in refreshing contrast to the ubiquitous classic French flavours found at every corner is Dinard. The couscous and traditional tajine dishes are excellent, and so are the meats. The restaurant is also featured in the Michelin guide.
La Gonelle
La Gonelle
The fabled seafood restaurant is partially set on a cliff, with an airy terrace overlooking the bay. Oysters, clams, mussels, lobster, and, of course, catch-of-the-day fish are prepared in a variety of mouthwatering ways in the open kitchen - diners are welcome to take a peek.
Balthazar – le Bar à Chocolat
Balthazar – le Bar à Chocolat
If you like chocolate, you have come to the right place. Their speciality is hot chocolate made with cacao beans from South America and Africa. The cafe is known for its quirky chocolate creations, such as funny little figurines and even chocolate lipstick. Offers several flavours of ice cream.
Bergamote
Bergamote
Bergamote is located in St. Malo, a town in very close proximity to Dinard. This tea room and crêperie also serves salads and other lighter snacks for lunch, together with delicious pastries and cakes. Appealing presentation is at the forefront here - desserts look exceptionally stunning.
Crêperie Côté Mer
Crêperie Côté Mer
Côté Mer is an attractive crêperie within easy reach of both the shops and beach, great for informal dining. The galettes are traditionally prepared and cooked on demand. There is an extensive selection of sweet and savoury crepes, as well as a couple grill varieties.
Crêperie Du Roy
Crêperie Du Roy
This is a crêperie with a true traditional French atmosphere. They offer a good choice of flavoursome crepes and galettes that come with a side salad. This one is a longstanding local establishment, with fast, attentive service and honest portions.
L'amirauté
L'amirauté
A crêperie with a view, L'amirauté is located in Saint-Lunaire, to the west of Dinard. Seating is available on the sun terrace overlooking the bay, with full sea view. On the menu, you will find pancakes, desserts, various seafood dishes, salads, and drinks.
Le Cafe Rouge
Le Cafe Rouge
Le Cafe Rouge isn't just another hotel restaurant, as it may seem at first glance - the establishment serves excellent seafood, and is one of the good choices for lunch in the area. The "plat du jour" (dish of the day) is often a great choice, but a la carte dining is available as well.
Le Comptoir BREIZH Café
Le Comptoir BREIZH Café
The unique cafe fuses together two seemingly polar opposite culinary traditions - the French and Japanese ones. The peculiar blend results in some of the most one-of-a-kind flavors, both sweet and savoury - try the excellent "crepe rolls" or mouthwatering galettes.
Le Corps de Garde
Le Corps de Garde
Set on the old ramparts of Saint-Malo, this attractive creperie serves a selection of sweet crepes and savoury galettes, all on a pleasant terrace overlooking the bay. Come here to enjoy a light meal or dessert and take in the rays of the setting sun.
Bar Le Skipper
Bar Le Skipper
Bar Le Skipper is a nautical-themed bar located in the centre of Dinard. The place is lively both day and night, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The bar is very popular with locals, and has a very laid-back, unpretentious vibe. Great for lunch.
La Chaumière
La Chaumière
The upscale night club offers complimentary shuttle bus service from multiple points in Dinard and Saint-Malo (consult their web page for schedules and pick-up points). Views from here are unbeatable, and the compact dance floor gets packed with elegant party-goers as the night progresses.
La Palm Night
La Palm Night
The pleasant bar offers in- and outdoor seating on the airy terrace, regularly hosts live gigs and DJ sets, broadcasts major sporting events, and stays open till as late as 3.30am during the summer months.
La Suite Club
La Suite Club
La Suite is a very popular local disco club, one of the few prominent venues on the Dinard nightlife scene. The club has a great vibe and good selection of drinks. One of its biggest perks is the free transfer service to and from Dinard and Saint-Malo. See their web page for themed party schedules.
Le 333 Cafe
Le 333 Cafe
The cafe offers seating on one of the finest scenic terraces in town, overlooking the bay below. For a snack, try the classic burger or the moules-frites (mussels with potato fries). In the evenings, good cocktails and drinks are served. Pricing is on the upper range.
Le Casino Barrière
Le Casino Barrière
Much of the nightlife excitement in Dinard revolves around the Casino Barrière, a venue that tends to get especially busy during high season (from roughly May to late October). There are a couple of bars and a restaurant on-site, and the usual casino suspects: roulette, card games, and slot machines.
Le Huit Bis
Le Huit Bis
The quirky restaurant and bar is packed to the brim with curiosities attached directly to its walls, giving plenty of places to rest the eyes as guests await their orders of food and drinks (daily specials vary, but seafood - mussels in particular - come highly recommended).
Le Sadi 2
Le Sadi 2
The very hip Sadi 2 is an establishment dramatically different from Dinard's polished fine dining venues - the vibe here is very relaxed, the atmosphere reminiscent more of a cool bar than a proper restaurant - although very decent food is served as well. Drinks range from beers to cocktails.
Biscuiterie La Trinitaine
Biscuiterie La Trinitaine
Ever since it was first established in 1955, La Trinitaine has been selling specialty baked goods such as butter biscuits, pastries, crepes, salted butter-flavored caramel, and a selection of sweet preserves typical of the region. Adorable gift box sets are available for purchase.
Cavavin Dinard
Cavavin Dinard
The centrally located wine boutique is a prime spot to shop for some of the finest local wines, champagne, and other liquors - local and international. Bottles make perfect gifts and souvenirs from the region. The shop packs over 900 varieties, a selection guaranteed to satisfy the finest of tastes.
Centre Commercial la Madeleine-Carrefour (Saint-Malo)
Centre Commercial la Madeleine-Carrefour (Saint-Malo)
Centre Commercial la Madeleine-Carrefour is conveniently located close to the road leading into Saint-Malo. Here you can go shopping for brands such as Yves Rocher, Clair's, Etam, Morgan, Calzedonia, and more. If you are hungry, feel free to stop for a coffee or lunch at one of its many eateries.
Conserverie la Belle-Iloise
Conserverie la Belle-Iloise
The rustic Conserverie la Belle-Iloise is a must-stop for Dinard shoppers, a boutique specializing in various kinds of fish preserves, all of which come in uniquely designed tins and can be assembled into beautiful gift sets. Take your pick from a wide selection of tuna and sardine varieties.
Douceurs de Bretagne
Douceurs de Bretagne
Douceurs de Bretagne brims with regional specialties from all over the province of Brittany - jams, wines, ciders, the typical caramels au beurre salé, and a plethora of further delicacies - both sweet and savoury. Multiple gift sets are available.
Grand Marché
Grand Marché
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays the square just by Les Halles comes alive when 300 vendors from the region gather to showcase some of the best local produce at what is now known as the region's largest market. Shop for everything from regional delicacies to clothing and souvenirs.
Indoor Market at Halle au Blé (Saint-Malo)
Indoor Market at Halle au Blé (Saint-Malo)
The Saint-Malo indoor market is held at Halle au Blé on Tuesdays and Fridays. The product selection is mainly fresh local produce. On those same days, fish and seafood are sold at the Place de la Poissonnerie, only a few blocks up from the market's location.
La Maison du Beurre (Saint-Malo)
La Maison du Beurre (Saint-Malo)
The deli is a unique shopping spot in Saint-Malo, a tiny boutique where celebrated chef Jean-Yves Bordier showcases the wide variety of cheeses and butters of his own creations. Reputable eateries from around the world receive regular shipments from here, but anyone is welcome to make a purchase.
Dinard Bretagne Airport
Dinard Bretagne Airport
The Dinard Bretagne Airport (Aeroport Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo) is situated just 4 kilometres south of the Dinard city centre. Taxis are available outside the terminal. There is no bus or rail connection from the airport to Dinard but there is a shuttle service, scheduled after the arriving flights, that leaves for the bigger city of Saint-Malo. The ticket is purchased from the driver. From Saint-Malo station there are buses to Dinard.
Public Transport
Public Transport
Good bus service links all parts of Dinard to one another, along with a train service from the Gare Maritime La Richardais off the Route du Barrage for journeys further afield. Remember that all bus tickets must be validated when entering the vehicle. Car parks are in the Place de Gaulle, the Place du Marché Halles and off the Place de la République, along with the beaches.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxis are available from outside the airport and the taxi station in the Place de la République. The official taxi companies have a taxi sign on the roof of the cars and the fare is decided by a metre. The rate depends on day and time. Bedel Taxi +33 6 60 42 04 15 Taxi Delommez +33 6 03 47 84 66 Taxi Dinard +33 660 420 415
Electricity
Electricity
In Brittany, as in the rest of France, the power supply is 220-240 volts and 50Hz. The plug type used is the Type C plug, which has two round pins. Plug type E has an additional hole for the socket's male earthing pin.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacies are recognised by a large green cross outside and are generally open 9am–1pm and 2pm–7pm daily, except Sunday. A list of emergency pharmacies is displayed on the front window.
Post
Post
You can buy stamps at tobacco shops and the mailboxes are yellow.
Telephone
Telephone
Country code: +33 Area code: (0) 2 99
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