Rance (river)

Rance (river)

The Rance is a river of northwestern France. It flows into the English Channel between Dinard and Saint-Malo.

Before reaching the Channel, its waters are barred by a 750 metre long dam forming the Rance tidal power plant.

The river is linked to the Vilaine by means of the Canal d'Ille-et-Rance.

Départements and towns along the river:

  • Côtes-d'Armor : Collinée, Caulnes, Dinan
  • Ille-et-Vilaine : Dinard, Saint-Malo

Read more about Rance (river):  Hydrology and Water Quality