Dinan Travel Forum

Hello,
English is the only European language I speak. Dinan looks like such a lovely place to visit. I am worried as I speak no French. (Had a slight communication problem in France years ago, but managed to get by with some hand gestures and many broad smiles.) Would I be able to get around in Dinan with English?
Thank you.

We spent only a day in Dinan last fall and had no trouble. We speak only English and that did not present any problems. It is of course always a good (and polite) idea to learn some basic words and phrases of greeting and gratitude but English is spoken most places in France. Dinan is indeed a lovely city and we hope to return there one day. Have a great time in lovely France.

Dinan has a lot of English-speaking visitors so you should have no problems. However, you will - understandably - often get better service if you make the effort to at least try a phrase or two in French (it's the effort more than the success that's appreciated!!). Even just asking 'parlez-vous anglais?' before launching into English will make a difference.

The Dinan/St Malo area is heavily populated with English and Channel Island visitors and residents. English is almost the second language but, of course, the use of even a few French words will be much appreciated.

I visit a few times a year, and i have to sadly say i speak no French but it has never been a problem.
As has been said a lot of channel islanders love and visit Dinan often so we are well catered for.