June 18 St Malo to Dinan 32 km
On the way out of St Malo we had to negotiate the main road across the mouth of the Rance River. The road goes across the wall of a dam with turbines which generate electricity using the sea tides. Traffic very heavy. On the other side a tractor with trailer somehow managed to graze Sue's front pannier. Fortunately she was able to land on her feet, but she was badly shaken. We still had about 2 km on this road and then had to cross 2 lanes of traffic to turn onto a quieter road to Dinan. Soon after the turn-off we stopped in a small town to enable Sue to regain her composure and to have a coffee.
The road today was again undulating to hilly, but the scenery was pretty as we followed the river valley down (?) to Dinan.
Dinan is one of, if not the, oldest walled cities in Brittany. we booked in to La Duchesse Anne, given a room in the new wing which was built in 1762!
Our walk around town took us through narrow streets with very old houses which go at all angles, quite a few a long way off vertical, but still standing firm. Saint Sauveur's Basilica is a very old and ornate building, whilst the St Malo's Church has stunning stained glass windows.
Staying in Dinan for a rest day tomorrow and have a better look around at this old town.