Dinan Medieval Tour: A Deep Dive into 15th Century Architecture and History
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24 Ratings
Dinan
Immerse yourself in the 15th century in Dinan with Barbe, an assistant mason. Explore the city's architecture, daily life, and the role of women in medieval society.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Les Remparts de Dinan - The visit will begin at the foot of the Ducal tower and will continue along the small ditches (castle and ramparts) where you will learn about the techniques of medieval constructions as well as the reasons which led Dinan to protect itself.
  • Dinan - The visit will continue in several streets and squares of Dinan where the different medieval construction techniques will be shown and the lifestyle of the time will also be explained. The visit will end at Place Saint-Sauveur (Basilica Saint-Sauveur).
What's Included
  • Inset tour guide
Additional Information

Take a step back into the 15th century with a guided tour in Dinan led by Barbe, an assistant mason who has worked on several projects throughout the city.

Explore the city’s architecture shaped by tensions between the King of France and the Duke of Brittany, as Dinan had to fortify its defenses. Learn about the daily life of Dinan’s citizens, who lived amid the construction of new safeguards for the city.

Equipped with her tools, Barbe will take you from the city’s fortified walls to the narrow streets of the medieval town, discussing the building techniques of the 15th century and the art of warfare, while debunking prevalent misconceptions about women’s roles in medieval society.

Enjoy a unique 90-minute to 2-hour tour in small groups, enhanced with historical equipment, complete with period costume for both adults and kids over 8 years old.

Location
16 Pl. Saint-Louis
Place Saint-Louis
You will find your guide at Place Saint Louis, at the foot of the ducal tower in Dinan (GPS coordinates: 48.450005, -2.045221) at the large car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sabrinahb6490qp
Jan 7, 2024
A great discovery - It was a very nice discovery. I had a good time, an escape into another era due to the costume, the materials used and above all the skill of the guide. The setting of the town of Dinan, its wooden houses, the small streets are a perfect setting to forget that we are in the 21st century. I learned a lot about trades, tools, the place of women, and quite simply life in the Middle Ages which is often distorted today. I highly recommend!
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Xaric83
Oct 31, 2023
Great moment! - Superb time spent during this discovery walk of Dinan, and very nice exchanges with our passionate guide! Wonderful way to discover the city and its history
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Flyer43421022148
Oct 29, 2023
The walls - Great timeless adventure. Excellent guide, who gave us incredible information about the Middle Ages. Hurry up to try the experience
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C4377kfjulie_
Oct 29, 2023
A dive into the heart of the Middle Ages - Very interesting visit from Barbe on the professions of builders in the Middle Ages! You will look at the ramparts of Dinan differently afterwards!
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Flyer43421022148
Oct 29, 2023
Getaway out of time - Great visit, exceptional guide who took us into the heart of the Middle Ages. A timeless moment and I recommend this getaway to everyone, even to those from Dinan.
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Azeline816
Sep 16, 2023
To recommend - Person who made the visit very educational Interesting, knowledgeable about her subject and very pleasant
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Tequinana
Sep 4, 2023
Very nice experience - BARBE is passionate and exciting. We didn't see the time passing. I recommend without hesitation
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Acossart78
Aug 19, 2023
A very nice discovery. - We have learned many things which mean that we will no longer look at the surrounding walls and other towers in the same way, in Dinan or elsewhere. Very nice experience and great guide.
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Sbausch54
Aug 19, 2023
Original and informative - Superb immersion in the past. Historical tour combining essential aspects of life at the time of the castle's construction, architecture and what the city became. The children were very interested
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227pascalx
Dec 30, 2023
interesting - An animator with very good skills on middle age technics and society, emphasing the role of women at this time period.
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