Replete with verandas, charmingly folkloric Breton wood carvings, and a low-key Napoléon III vibe, Le Printania enjoys a sweet perch right on Dinan's Claire de Lune promenade. Many of the guest rooms face the water with "le cité corsaire"—St-Malo—looming in the distance; they're furnished with regional touches, with fine wood chairs and original paintings, rather than prints, of local scenes. The best ones have a balcony and sea view (ask for Nos. 101, 102, 211, or 311). Seafood and regional dishes are served in the riotiously colorful waterfront dining room by waitresses in regional costume. Pros: friendly, tasteful room decor. Cons: sturdy recent price hikes; some rooms lack a view
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