What to do in Ille-et-Vilaine?

Discover the treasures of the region

Ille-et-Vilaine is a department in northwestern France, which is full of historical and cultural treasures. History lovers will be delighted to discover the Château de Fougères, located between Saint-Malo and Rennes. You can also, if time permits, stroll through the famous Brocéliande Forest which is worth a visit.

The Brocéliande Forest is the cradle of many legends of the region and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. You will discover the tomb of Merlin, the tomb of the Giant, as well as a large number of sites from the Legend of King Arthur. You will find nearby the magnificent small village of Paimpont, a jewel of local heritage.

Do not hesitate to go to the tourist office of the village of Saint-Méen-le-Grand, half an hour by car from Paimpont, which offers guided tours of the surroundings aboard a small train. You will discover, among other things, the Haute Bretagne activity park.

Are you passionate about local history? Do not hesitate to go to the historic city of Saint-Malo! You can walk on the ramparts which offer a breathtaking view of the city and the Emerald Coast. Go to the city's tourist office to obtain a precise list of the many historical sites and monuments in the surroundings: the governor's house, the Saint-Benoît Abbey, the Récollets Convent, and many others.

If you have some extra time, do not hesitate to visit the center of Dinard, a neighboring town, which is also full of historical monuments and magnificent viewpoints.

A dream weekend in Rennes

Rennes is undoubtedly one of the cities most representative of the richness of the Breton heritage. History enthusiasts can discover an impressive architectural heritage and many must-see monuments. Choose to stay in one of our cheap hotels in Rennes, and enjoy a wide choice of activities for the whole family. The city of Rennes is full of museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes which will satisfy all art lovers.

Do you want to be in the immediate vicinity of the city center? We recommend our hotel in Rennes Chantepie. In just 10 minutes, you can reach the city center by car. Otherwise, our B&B HOTEL is close to La Poterie metro station which will allow you to move easily around the city.

Explore the city's parks and let yourself be charmed by the authentic Breton cities, starting with Rennes.

Discover our other cheap hotels in Rennes:

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• Our hotel in Cesson-Sévigné, just a few minutes from Rennes train station
• Our hotel in Rennes Saint-Grégoire, ideal location for professionals wishing to be close to the Espace Performance business center
• Our hotel in Rennes Ouest Villejean, ideal for people wishing to hit the road quickly and be close to the roads.