Dinan and The Rance

Our third caravan site was close to Dinan, not to be confused with Dinard. It was here that we met up with David and Carol Wordsworth. Our first outing was to Dinan. A very old town with ramparts that tower above the River Rance.





As you all know the Rance Estuary has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world. The French have built a barrage to harness the power of the tides to produce electricity. Here are the locks that allow access to the sea for small boats. The second photo is of the turbine hall within the barrage.