The iconic Promenade du Clair de Lune in Dinard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Promenade du Clair de Lune is one of the favourite walks among Dinard residents. Well exposed and sheltered from the wind, it invites visitors to stroll and relax along its gardens, whose vibrant colours and fragrant scents give it a unique charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Location, duration, distance: practical information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Location<\/strong>: Dinard town centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Length<\/strong>: approximately 1 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walking time<\/strong>: between 30 and 40 minutes (round trip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Difficulty<\/strong>: easy, ideal for families<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Promenade du Clair de Lune is accessible on foot only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What to see along the Promenade du Clair de Lune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More than just a seaside path, the Promenade du Clair de Lune offers a true immersion into Dinard\u2019s heritage and its iconic landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seaside villas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As you walk along, admire the elegant Belle \u00c9poque villas overlooking the path. Built from the mid-19th century onwards, these residences reflect Dinard\u2019s past as a fashionable seaside resort popular with the British aristocracy. Refined fa\u00e7ades, bay windows, and architectural details tell the story of that era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not to be missed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Villa Bric \u00e0 Brac, built in 1860 and having had several lives. From a holiday residence, it became a Natural History Museum, an aquarium, and is now the Castelbrac <\/a><\/strong>hotel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Yacht Club, in a regionalist style, one of Dinard\u2019s earliest sporting facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Grand H\u00f4tel de Dinard<\/a><\/strong>, built in 1858, the first hotel of the seaside resort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
![\"Vue](\"https:\/\/www.dinardemeraudetourisme.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hotel-castelbrac-credit-studio-chevojon-1024x687.jpg\")
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The palm garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to its favourable orientation, the Promenade du Clair de Lune features lush Mediterranean vegetation. Designed in the 1930s, it reflects the municipality\u2019s ambition at the time to rival the French Riviera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The palm garden was purchased from the 1931 Paris Colonial Exhibition, and the Rennes Botanical Garden contributed to its landscaping by donating rare and exotic plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Fleurs & Senteurs” trail<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe town of Dinard, in collaboration with the local perfumer Divine<\/strong>, offers a unique experience: taking the time to smell. Often overlooked, our sense of smell provides immediate access to the world, our emotions, and our memories. In an instant, it awakens us.
Are you ready? Breathe in the flowers, leaves, and bark along the Promenade du Clair de Lune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Views over the Bay of Saint-Malo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The scenery is equally impressive. Throughout the walk, the promenade offers exceptional views over the bay and the town of Saint-Malo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In front of you, you can see the fortified town of Saint-Malo and the spire of its cathedral. On the horizon, the vast expanse of the sea stretches out, dotted with forts, a lighthouse, and rocky islets that shape the Bay of Saint-Malo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Les](\"https:\/\/www.dinardemeraudetourisme.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dinard2020aalamoureux_mg_9606-2048x1365-1-1024x683.webp\")
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Sound and light show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In July and August, meet under the moonlight to experience the full magic of the promenade. At nightfall, it lights up and accompanies your walk with music. Each evening features a different theme: classical music, jazz, or contemporary variety. A magical atmosphere for a romantic stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When does the sound and light show take place?<\/strong>
In July and August, from 9:30 pm. Check the programme<\/a><\/strong> for details.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dinardemeraudetourisme.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-incontournable-promenade-du-clair-de-lune-1-1024x683.webp\")
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Getting there without a car<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBy bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Easily reach the Promenade du Clair de Lune by bus with the BreizhGo network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- From Saint-Malo, Saint-Lunaire and Saint-Briac-sur-Mer: line 516 \u2013 stops \u00c9glise Notre Dame or Tourist Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- From Pleurtuit, Dinan or Rennes: line 507 \u2013 stops \u00c9glise Notre Dame or Tourist Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
By boat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From Saint-Malo, take the sea bus and disembark directly on the Promenade! Two companies operate the crossing from April to All Saints\u2019 Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Compagnie Corsaire \u2013 More information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Les Bateaux Rouges \u2013 More information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And Captain Taxi <\/a><\/strong>operates this crossing on demand all year round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nMore information on public transport<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\tVisit Dinard<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Dinard](\"https:\/\/www.dinardemeraudetourisme.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dinard-pointe-du-moulinet-cc-a.-lamoureux-683x1024.jpg\")
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover Dinard<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMust-sees, beaches, hikes, bike routes and main events.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscoverDiscover Dinard<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"H\u00f4tel](\"https:\/\/www.dinardemeraudetourisme.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hotel-emeria-dinard-thalasso-et-spa-1024x768.jpg\")
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere to stay in Dinard?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHotels, campsites, holiday rentals, and more.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscoverWhere to stay in Dinard?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
What to see along the Promenade du Clair de Lune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More than just a seaside path, the Promenade du Clair de Lune offers a true immersion into Dinard\u2019s heritage and its iconic landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seaside villas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As you walk along, admire the elegant Belle \u00c9poque villas overlooking the path. Built from the mid-19th century onwards, these residences reflect Dinard\u2019s past as a fashionable seaside resort popular with the British aristocracy. Refined fa\u00e7ades, bay windows, and architectural details tell the story of that era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not to be missed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Villa Bric \u00e0 Brac, built in 1860 and having had several lives. From a holiday residence, it became a Natural History Museum, an aquarium, and is now the Castelbrac <\/a><\/strong>hotel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Yacht Club, in a regionalist style, one of Dinard\u2019s earliest sporting facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Grand H\u00f4tel de Dinard<\/a><\/strong>, built in 1858, the first hotel of the seaside resort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The palm garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThanks to its favourable orientation, the Promenade du Clair de Lune features lush Mediterranean vegetation. Designed in the 1930s, it reflects the municipality\u2019s ambition at the time to rival the French Riviera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The palm garden was purchased from the 1931 Paris Colonial Exhibition, and the Rennes Botanical Garden contributed to its landscaping by donating rare and exotic plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Fleurs & Senteurs” trail<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe town of Dinard, in collaboration with the local perfumer Divine<\/strong>, offers a unique experience: taking the time to smell. Often overlooked, our sense of smell provides immediate access to the world, our emotions, and our memories. In an instant, it awakens us.
Are you ready? Breathe in the flowers, leaves, and bark along the Promenade du Clair de Lune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Views over the Bay of Saint-Malo<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe scenery is equally impressive. Throughout the walk, the promenade offers exceptional views over the bay and the town of Saint-Malo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In front of you, you can see the fortified town of Saint-Malo and the spire of its cathedral. On the horizon, the vast expanse of the sea stretches out, dotted with forts, a lighthouse, and rocky islets that shape the Bay of Saint-Malo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sound and light show<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn July and August, meet under the moonlight to experience the full magic of the promenade. At nightfall, it lights up and accompanies your walk with music. Each evening features a different theme: classical music, jazz, or contemporary variety. A magical atmosphere for a romantic stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When does the sound and light show take place?<\/strong>
In July and August, from 9:30 pm. Check the programme<\/a><\/strong> for details.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Getting there without a car<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBy bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Easily reach the Promenade du Clair de Lune by bus with the BreizhGo network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- From Saint-Malo, Saint-Lunaire and Saint-Briac-sur-Mer: line 516 \u2013 stops \u00c9glise Notre Dame or Tourist Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- From Pleurtuit, Dinan or Rennes: line 507 \u2013 stops \u00c9glise Notre Dame or Tourist Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
By boat<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFrom Saint-Malo, take the sea bus and disembark directly on the Promenade! Two companies operate the crossing from April to All Saints\u2019 Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Compagnie Corsaire \u2013 More information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Les Bateaux Rouges \u2013 More information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And Captain Taxi <\/a><\/strong>operates this crossing on demand all year round!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMore information on public transport<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t \n\t\t\t\t\tVisit Dinard<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover Dinard<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Must-sees, beaches, hikes, bike routes and main events.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscoverDiscover Dinard<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere to stay in Dinard?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Hotels, campsites, holiday rentals, and more.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscoverWhere to stay in Dinard?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t - Les Bateaux Rouges \u2013 More information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Compagnie Corsaire \u2013 More information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
![\"terrasse](\"https:\/\/www.dinardemeraudetourisme.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/restaurant-de-la-vallee-1024x683.jpg\")
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