The Moonlight Walk in Dinard
Nestled between the sea and Belle Époque villas, the Promenade au Clair de Lune is one of Dinard's hidden treasures. This picturesque coastal path offers visitors a unique experience, combining architectural heritage, natural beauty, and breathtaking views.
Stretching for almost a kilometer between Prieuré beach and Pointe de la Malouine, this iconic promenade takes its poetic name from the lights that adorn it at nightfall. Lined with palm trees, agaves, and exotic plants that reflect the mild Breton climate, it reveals a new maritime scene with every step.
The path winds its way past sumptuous seaside villas built at the end of the 19th century, true witnesses to Dinard's golden age when the British aristocracy made it their favorite seaside resort. These residences, with their varied architecture—neo-Gothic, neoclassical, or inspired by English cottages—constitute an open-air museum.
The Promenade au Clair de Lune offers spectacular panoramic views of Prieuré Bay, Saint-Malo, and its ramparts. At high tide, the waves lap against the rocks below, while at low tide, small coves of fine sand are revealed, inviting you to pause and contemplate.
Don't miss the view from the Pointe du Moulinet, a natural promontory overlooking the sea. On a clear day, you can see as far as Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte, two iconic sites on the Brittany coast.
Although particularly popular during the summer season, this walk reveals different faces throughout the seasons. In spring, the surrounding gardens are adorned with bright colors and delicate scents. In summer, the long evenings allow you to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the sea horizon. Autumn bathes the area in an incomparable golden light, while winter offers the spectacular sight of Atlantic storms crashing against the rocks.
Accessible to all, the Promenade au Clair de Lune can be covered in around 30 minutes, but allow more time to fully soak up the atmosphere and take breaks to take photos. Benches are placed at regular intervals along the route, inviting you to pause and contemplate.
For a truly magical experience, take this path at dusk, when the streetlights gradually light up and the last rays of the sun set the bay ablaze. It is at this precise moment that the promenade reveals all its charm and fully justifies its poetic name.
From the Hotel Le Crystal, you can easily reach this Dinard gem after a short walk along Écluse Beach, for a romantic getaway or a moment of tranquility facing the vast blue sea.
An enchanting walk facing the sea
Stretching for almost a kilometer between Prieuré beach and Pointe de la Malouine, this iconic promenade takes its poetic name from the lights that adorn it at nightfall. Lined with palm trees, agaves, and exotic plants that reflect the mild Breton climate, it reveals a new maritime scene with every step.
The path winds its way past sumptuous seaside villas built at the end of the 19th century, true witnesses to Dinard's golden age when the British aristocracy made it their favorite seaside resort. These residences, with their varied architecture—neo-Gothic, neoclassical, or inspired by English cottages—constitute an open-air museum.
Exceptional views
The Promenade au Clair de Lune offers spectacular panoramic views of Prieuré Bay, Saint-Malo, and its ramparts. At high tide, the waves lap against the rocks below, while at low tide, small coves of fine sand are revealed, inviting you to pause and contemplate.
Don't miss the view from the Pointe du Moulinet, a natural promontory overlooking the sea. On a clear day, you can see as far as Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte, two iconic sites on the Brittany coast.
A walk for all seasons
Although particularly popular during the summer season, this walk reveals different faces throughout the seasons. In spring, the surrounding gardens are adorned with bright colors and delicate scents. In summer, the long evenings allow you to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the sea horizon. Autumn bathes the area in an incomparable golden light, while winter offers the spectacular sight of Atlantic storms crashing against the rocks.
How to make the most of it
Accessible to all, the Promenade au Clair de Lune can be covered in around 30 minutes, but allow more time to fully soak up the atmosphere and take breaks to take photos. Benches are placed at regular intervals along the route, inviting you to pause and contemplate.
For a truly magical experience, take this path at dusk, when the streetlights gradually light up and the last rays of the sun set the bay ablaze. It is at this precise moment that the promenade reveals all its charm and fully justifies its poetic name.
From the Hotel Le Crystal, you can easily reach this Dinard gem after a short walk along Écluse Beach, for a romantic getaway or a moment of tranquility facing the vast blue sea.
