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Dinard Élégance

The Dinard Elegance concours takes place every two years in Brittany, France. This exceptional event celebrates the beauty, style, and history of the automobile. Set in the superb natural surroundings of Parc de Port Breton, overlooking the sea, this prestigious gathering attracts visitors, enthusiasts, and the simply curious.

The Elegance Competitions in Dinard

Dinard charms with its timeless allure and art of living. The seaside resort has embodied elegance since the Belle Époque. Its villas, beaches, and the Clair de Lune promenade enchant visitors.

At the beginning of the 20th century, elegance competitions appeared at salons and major events. Initially, only automobiles were entered in competition. These events highlighted the quality of coachwork and the refined lines of the cars. From the 1920s onwards, master coachbuilders and leading fashion designers revolutionized both the automotive world and the world of fashion — the golden age of elegance competitions.

The very first automobile elegance competition in Dinard took place on 4 September 1921.

Dinard Elegance Today

The Dinard Elegance association, made up of passionate volunteers, has carried on this tradition since 2018. Every two years it organizes the Dinard Elegance concours at Parc de Port Breton.

Each edition features a renewed selection of vehicles. Organizers seek excellence and diversity, ensuring a high level of quality. Both the competition jury and the public can admire the rarity and historical significance of the vehicles, as well as the elegance of their crews — a true immersion into the automotive and fashion history of the 20th century.

The Dinard Elegance association’s goal is to introduce these exceptional vehicles to a broad audience. To achieve this, the event is free and open to all. Vehicles are displayed on the Digue de l’Écluse in Dinard, and a Tour d’Élégance parades the cars along the roads of Brittany, France.

One of the Most Beautiful Elegance Competitions in the World

The Dinard Elegance concours is part of the very select circle of the world’s most beautiful concours events. It stands out as the only French event referenced in the YearBook 2026, a key resource for collectors.