Visit free of the Castle of Dinan

Name: Visit free of the Castle of Dinan
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Dinan

Remarkable princely residence built at the end of the 14th century by the duke of Brittany Jean IV, the Castle of Dinan stands out as the emblematic monument of the medieval city(estate).

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Grand’Rue Production

The Castle of Dinan
Between 1380 and 1384, the duke of Brittany Jean IV makes build in Dinan a remarkable tower - residence. Through this ambitious architectural programme, the prince wished to show his power and to assert his power on a city who was rebel to it for a long time. More than a fortress, the castle of Jean IV imposes as a palace upon the wide and bright windows and upon the rich sculpted decorations.

About the location

Château de Dinan

22100, Dinan

Côtes-d'Armor
Bretagne

An unmissable monument of Dinan, the Castle gathers three architectural elements brought together in the sixteenth century: • The ducal keep, built at the end of the fourteenth century by the Duke of Brittany, John IV. • The Tower of Coëtquen, artillery tower built at the end of the 15th century. • The Door of the Window, southern door of the City since the end of the thirteenth century.