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Centre Historique

tourists

Half-timbered houses, Place des Lices market, Parlement de Bretagne. Medieval charm.

Sainte-Anne

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Student nightlife hub. Rue Saint-Michel (Rue de la Soif) - famous bar street.

Rennes

Rennes: Capital of Brittany and Gateway to the Celtic World

Rennes is a city where medieval history meets the modern energy of university life. The capital of Brittany captivates travelers with its colorful half-timbered houses, majestic Parliament building, and lively squares where young people gather in countless cafes and bars. This city of approximately 220,000 inhabitants (with over 60,000 students) is the second-largest university center in France after Paris. Rennes is a place where Breton culture intertwines with French charm, creating a unique atmosphere that cannot be found anywhe...

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Rennes airport has limited flights. TGV from Paris just 1h25! Also trains from Nantes (1h15), Bordeaux (4h). Airport bus to center €8.

Capital of Brittany with incredible half-timbered old town, vibrant student scene, gateway to Mont Saint-Michel (1h), great crêpes/galettes, tech hub.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Rennes

Saturday market at Place des Lices is one of France's best - arrive early for best products.

Rue de la Soif (Thirst Street) has 30+ bars in 300m. Very lively Thursday-Saturday.

Day trip to Mont Saint-Michel easy - bus 1h or drive. Go at low tide to walk on sand.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather12°
90%15 м/с
Todayweather12°7°
Tomorrowweather12°8°
Thuweather10°6°
Friweather10°6°
Satweather10°5°
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Monweather10°4°
9°
3°Jan
10°
3°Feb
13°
5°Mar
16°
6°Apr
19°
9°May
23°
12°Jun
25°
14°Jul
25°
14°Aug
22°
11°Sep
17°
9°Oct
13°
6°Nov
10°
4°Dec

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1.6 €~1.9 $
STAR Rennes
Городские автобусы STAR. Билет 60 минут
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1.6 €~1.9 $
STAR Rennes
Автоматическое метро VAL, 2 линии, беспилотное
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3 €~3.5 $
Uber, Taxi Rennes
Посадка €2.50, за км €1.50
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1.6 €
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STAR RennesГородские автобусы STAR. Билет 60 минут
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1.6 €
~1.9 $
STAR RennesАвтоматическое метро VAL, 2 линии, беспилотное
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3 €
~3.5 $
Uber, Taxi RennesПосадка €2.50, за км €1.50

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
14 €
~14.0 $
Restaurant dinner
54 €
~54.0 $

Street Food

Local dish
5 €
~5.0 $

Drinks

Coffee
3 €
~3.0 $
Beer in bar
5 €
~5.0 $
Local beer
2 €
~2.0 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
7 €
~7.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
1 €
~1.0 $
Weekly groceries
65 €
~65.0 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
27 € / night
~27.0 $
Hostel private room
60 € / night
~60.0 $
Hotel 2★
65 € / night
~65.0 $
Hotel 3★
98 € / night
~98.0 $
Hotel 4★
141 € / night
~141 $
Hotel 5★
304 € / night
~304 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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widespread

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Cards accepted widely. Cash for markets.

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Euro is local currency. ATMs give best rates.

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5%

Service included. Small tip for exceptional service.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Very safe student city. Normal precautions near train station at night.

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4/5
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$1500
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5/5
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4Gexcellent
5G✓
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location.nomad.day_pass$18
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La French Tech Rennes, Le Tiers Lieu, Wojo

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