Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to Côtes-d'Armor (ar mor meaning the sea in Breton). The name also has a historical connotation recalling the Roman province of Armorica.

Dinan sits on the river Rance with the houses
and cobbled streets
of the old town clustered together behind the ramparts, you are swept back in time as you stroll through this enchanting town.