Ille-et-Vilaine, France travel guide
See also Brittany seaside, coast and islands for beaches, coastline and Brittany islands
The Ille-et-Vilaine department is centred around Rennes, running northwards to the Brittany coast, and meeting the Pays de la Loire region to the south.
The coast runs from Dinard and Saint-Malo to Mont Saint Michel (Normandy) and is known as the Emerald Coast.
Be sure to also visit Dol de Bretagne, a little inland, and Cancale, especially known for the quality of the seafood restaurants..
The Rance River (north-east edge of Ille-et-Vilaine) is a very scenic place to explore - road is possible, or by boat is even better. Followed perhaps to a visit the zoo at Pleugueneuc.
In the region around Rennes visit Vitré - a fine medieval town - and 20 km to the north of Vitré is pretty Fougeres and its renowned castle.
For family entertainment the Villecartier Forest is an attractive place for walking and cycling, as well as more active pursuits on and around the lake. The Cobac Theme Park is also very popular with younger holidaymakers, as is the La Bourbansais Zoo.
Combourg and its renowned chateau are also between the historic town of Rennes and the port town of St Malo. In Saint Malo itself, the aquarium is very popular - it is the most visited tourist attraction in the department.
If you have a taste for Arthurian legend and history you will enjoy a visit to the Paimpont Forest and town.
To the south-east of Rennes visit La Roche-aux-Fées, one of the largest and most important dolmen to be found in France.
Arriving by plane? See also Dinard airport and Rennes airport
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