Château de Dinan

The Castle of Dinan actually consists of the Donjon, near the port of Saint- Louis. The Donjon and the door are part of the 2600 m long medieval city walls that still surround the old town.

John V, Duke of Brittany, the construction of the Donjon began in 1384. It is a high tower in an oval shape, which is separated by a moat from outside the city walls and the inner town. The Machicolation ( pitch nose series ) hanging in 30 meters height.

The Donjon now houses the municipal museum.

48.45 - 2.0447222222222Koordinaten: 48 ° 27 '0 " N, 2 ° 2' 41 " W

  • Castle in France
  • Fortification
  • Building in Brittany
  • Monument historique in the department of Côtes- d'Armor
  • Dinan
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