DANALACHE NECULAI

My partner and I visited today [June 2nd 2026]. We had the 3pm English guided tour to ourselves. The person doing our tour was very good, she was friendly and spoke very good English (a lot better than my basic french). The tour was very informative and interesting, a lot of things I never would have thought about, the few questions I had were answered very well. My apologies I have forgotten your name. I really liked the replica furniture to show how the space was used. And enjoyed being able to touch and hold some exhibits, like period helmets and swords, a great way to experience just how heavy they are. Great views from the roof too. There are a lot of old narrow steps but not too difficult with my walking stick when taken slowly. Thank you.

Impressive! As early as the 11th century, a motte-and-bailey castle stood in Dinan; this fortification even appears on the Bayeux Tapestry (scenes 18 to 20). Its defenses were fortified in 1283 and underwent upgrades until the end of the War of the Breton Succession in 1365. Commissioned by John IV the Conqueror, Duke of Brittany, master builder Étienne le Tur constructed the current 34-meter-high Keep of Duchess Anne in 1382–84. In 1595–98, Philippe Emmanuel, Duke of Mercœur, had the castle enlarged by annexing the Porte du Guichet and the Tour de Coëtquen. In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the keep was converted into a prison by the military engineer Simon Garanjeau. In the early 20th century, the municipality of Dinan purchased the castle and established a museum there. The keep, actually two interconnected round towers, housed a five-story princely residence. Each floor had its own function (from bottom to top): kitchen, banqueting hall, state room and chapel, rest room, and private apartments. The castle is an integral part of the 2,600-meter-long 13th-century city walls of Dinan, at the time the third most important city in the Duchy of Brittany. This tower castle is interesting and certainly worth a visit!

Beautiful place stunning views. Lovely town nice and clean. Little busy as to be expected. Lush walks by the river. Gorgeous. Great free aire too

Stunningly well-preserved and presented chateau. Tri-lingual written summaries everywhere. Children loved handling the weapons and wearing the helmets and the views from the top are worth the entrance fee alone!!!

Beautifully preserved and looked after castle. The information boards are in French and English. A lovely way to keep cool on a hot day. The kids loved trying on the helmets.

Fascinating medieval fortified chateau but if you're unfit or disabled it's not for you. Many very steep spiral staircases. Best advice for the infirm and elderly is take plenty of photos from the outside (it is very photogenic).

Nice little castle. Not the most interesting I've visited, but being a castle freak, I've seen the biggest ones. But if you are in Dinan, I recommend you to go there, as you can learn about the history of the city and surroundings, there are chambers to visit and a nice artillery exhibition. All in all, about an hour will do

The Castle was okay. Some nice history but not worth the 8 euro to see it