Paru le 12/06/2006 | Broché 15 pages
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photographies Gwenaël Saliou | transl. Id2m
Old travel guides describe Dinan as a "picturesque town" which inspires artists. This is still a fitting description today. The town expanded rapidly in the Middle Ages due to its harbour on the river Rance, its dynamic residents and its outstanding setting. The belfry - a symbol of the town's wealth and independence - still stands proud today, testifying to the town's former prestige. Dinan has preserved traces of its history on every street and town square and along its quaysides. Ramparts, churches, half-timbered houses and mansions form a matchless and harmonious architectural ensemble. Wander along the narrow streets with their descriptive names and visit the churches or inner courtyards, not forgetting to look up and admire the many architectural details that give Dinan all its originality and charm.
Claude Marcel-Rouault began her publishing career by working on Gallimard Brittany travel guides. She lives near Dinan on the Emerald Coast and works as a journalist and author of Breton heritage books.
Gwenaël Saliou is a travelling photographer, living and working in Brittany. He regularly works for magazines, the national and regional press and various advertising agencies and institutions.
