SCCV TY TOUR

Excellent attraction in Dinan! Probably the most beautiful 360 degree viewpoint in the city! Really recommended. The ticket is also cheap. Our twins loved it. However be careful with smaller children, particularly in the upper part that is very steep.

This is just one attraction in Dinan and a very good one it is. From its 46 meters, the clock tower offers stunning views of Dinan, its medieval town and Rance. The Clock Tower is open from April to September. Built in the fifteenth century by François II Duke of Brittany, the Clock Tower was primarily intended for monitoring Dinan. A highlight of the city of Dinan, it symbolizes the power of the bourgeoisie against the clergy and the ducal power. In 1507, Anne of Brittany installed a clock, this monument fits among the belfries. Since then is no longer the religious services that punctuate the time in the city of Dinan but the bell of the Clock Tower. The mechanism of this clock is presented on the ground floor of the tower.

Really cool. For roughly $10 US you can spend about 2-3 hours here.

CLIMBING THE TOWER IS HEAVY BUT AT THE END YOU HAVE A GREAT VIEW OVER THE MEDIEVAL TOWN!

We visited Tour de l'Horloge in Dinan and loved it! From the top, you can see the entire city. It's a great spot to enjoy and take in the beauty of Dinan.

Fantastic view of Dinan and surrounding area. Well worth it.

During the reign of Duke Francisco II of Brittany (1458-1488), the council decided to build a building that would serve as a meeting room as well as a watchtower for the prevention of fires (very frequent at this time). Then in 1500, Duchess Anne of Brittany ordered the installation of a clock on the tower, raising it to the rank of a bell tower, with the installation of a bell (2,452 kg in weight). Dinan becomes the third city in Brittany to have a bell tower.

Beautiful village. Nice and calm atmosphere near the end of July. We parked down at the bridge (viaduct, one way except for parking), and walked out way up to the old town. Quite a climb, but doable.