Rennes and Brittany’s historic gateways

Welcome to the capital! The capital of Brittany, that is. You’ll love the cheerful atmosphere of this forward-thinking region that’s switched on and full of creativity. Want to know more about Rennes and the surrounding area? The focus is on youth and culture, but there’s also a series of fortified castles that formed the region’s line of defence in the past. Only an hour and half from Paris by TGV, Rennes is the perfect place for a city break, with nature thrown in as a bonus.

Unmissable places

Unusual, known, remarkable: if you had to choose just a handful of amazing places to pierce the soul of the region, well of course these would be the ones! Head this way for a quick look at the amazing places you simply have to see.