All, if you had to choose between staying in Dinan or Saint Malo, which would you choose and why? I have 2 nights and I'd rather stay at the same place than pack up and drive somewhere else. (Although I'm perfectly fine doing a day trip) Thanks,
Renee
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
They're both neat little towns. The problem is that they're both so small that you can see all there is to see in each in a half day. St Malo has a wee bit more to see and has really good grub, so it'd get my nod. The two are only a half hour apart. A good day loop with only about an hour and a half of driving runs: St Malo, Dol de Bretagne, Combourg, Dinan, St Malo. You can skip Dol if you care nothing about menhirs.
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
To me St malo, inside the walls is more atmospheric. Like a wllaed mediaeval town, with interesting shops etc to browse. The streets are neat to walk and the real fishermen are great to watch. I would easily stay there two nights, but probably spend most of the day seeing nearby spots and roaming St Malo in the evening. I have stayed at Dinan and dont see the attraction (particularly compared to St Malo)