Demeures et Châteaux, Hôtel de la Porte Saint-Malo, is located in Dinan, in the Rance Valley, 5 minutes from the medieval centre. Anchored in the town's oldest street, this typically Breton building is ideally located for a stroll. Follow the Rue de Jerzual, the backbone of the town, back to the Middle Ages. Everywhere you look, craftsmen, painters and master glassmakers are passionately displaying their exceptional skills. The narrow streets will lead you to the Place des Cordeliers and the Place des Merciers, where the half-timbered facades tell of the echoes of yesteryear. Dinan is also famous for its Maison de l'Horloge, its English garden, its fortified castle and its imposing ramparts. Then let yourself be guided to the port, where the boats gently dance to the rhythm of the River Rance. These banks are the perfect starting point for a stroll through the countryside. Walk or cycle along the estuary, dotted with locks and charming Breton villages. You'll discover a valley with many faces. In particular, stop off at Léhon, a small town with a strong character.
Dinan is also a good base for visiting Saint-Malo, Dinard, Mont-Saint-Michel and Rennes. A beautiful escape, between land and sea!
In the heart of Dinan, the Hôtel de la Porte Saint-Malo stands proudly as the silent guardian of centuries gone by. This timelessly elegant building faces the Porte de Saint-Malo, one of the four major entrances to the medieval town. In the 1930s, these stone walls housed the cider factory "Au café de la Commune Libre", as well as residential accommodation. Although the past history of this illustrious building remains shrouded in mystery, this enigma only adds to its captivating charm. Chez Yvette" was then born. An emblematic bar and a favourite stop-off for Dinannais on the way to the Fontaine des Eaux secondary school. The visionary Yvette later transformed the adjacent spaces into bedrooms. She then warmly welcomed travellers and holidaymakers. Today, under the direction of Roxana and Kevin, the place is entering a new chapter. Between them, they represent the fourth generation of hoteliers to run this heritage hotel. Over time, the former bar has given way to a boutique hotel.
Following renovation work, the establishment shines with a new lustre, while delicately preserving its original essence. Traces of its illustrious past, such as the majestic granite fireplace, still bear witness to its former splendour. Dating back to the 16th century, the hotel is proudly