Ille-et-Vilaine places to visit and attractions

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany. See also our Ille-et-Vilaine travel guide

Becherel

Becherel is a pretty town and a centre for books.

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Cancale

Cancale is the perfect place to try the famous Brittany oysters, fresh every day!

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Chateaugiron

The castle and towers in the heart of old Chateaugiron help explain why it is now classed as a 'small city of character'.

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Combourg

Combourg is best known for the Chateau de Combourg, once home to Chateaubriand, the romantic French author

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Dinard

Dinard, estblished as a fashionable resort in the 19th century, is still one of the nicest towns in Ille-et-Vilaine

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Dinard Pointe de la Malouine

The Pointe de la Malouine in Dinard is a promontory west of the town centre with several 19th century villas and a coast path

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Dinard Pointe du Moulinet

The Pointe du Moulinet in Dinard is visited for the imposing neo-gothic villas and the impressive views

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Dol-de-Bretagne

The lovely old town in Dol-de-Bretagne ensure it remains one of the most popular destinations in Brittany

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Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast in northern Brittany is extremely popular with visitors and contains numerous places of interest, beaches and resorts

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Fougeres

The castle and historic lower town are the main attraction, but be sure to also explore the newer upper town in Fougeres

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Langon

Langon is home to an ancient chapel with a Roman fresco

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Mont-Dol

Mont Dol is a small village with a hill top on which stands a windmill and a small chapel.

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Paimpont

Paimpont is well known for its 'magical forest', part of the ancient forests that once covered Brittany

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Redon

Combining and active port with the cobbled streets of the old town, Redon is very enjoyable to explore

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Rennes

An unmissable highlight in the region, Rennes has a very picturesque medieval centre

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Saint-Briac-sur-Mer

The resort of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer is an attractive destination with lovely views, several beaches and a charming village centre

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Saint-Brice-en-Cogles

Most visitors to Saint-Brice-en-Cogles also enjoy the tour of the local castles and manor houses

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Saint-Lunaire

Saint-Lunaire is a small resort, established west of Dinard in the 19th century

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Saint-Malo

We were pleased to discover that Saint-Malo, often considered a ferry port, is also an exceptional town to explore

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Saint-Suliac

Saint Suliac is a beautiful village on the estuary of the River Rance in Brittany.

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Vitre

A town not be missed, Vitré has a superb historic centre with numerous fascinating medieval buildings

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For more information see the Ille-et-Vilaine guide

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Market towns & days in Ille-et-Vilaine

all markets in morning unless otherwise stated

Bain-de-Bretagne: Monday
Betton: Sunday
Bruz: Friday
Cancale: Sunday
Cesson-Sevigne: Saturday
Chateaubourg: Friday
Chateaugiron: Thursday
Combourg: Monday
Dinard: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday
Dol-de-Bretagne: Saturday
Fougeres: Saturday
Janze: Wednesday
La Guerche-de-Bretagne: Tuesday
Liffre: Friday
Louvigne-du-Desert: Friday
Maure-de-Bretagne: Sunday
Melesse: Thursday
Montauban-de-Bretagne: Wednesday all day
Montfort-sur-Meu: Friday
Mordelles: Tuesday
Pace: Wednesday
Plelan-le-Grand: Sunday
Redon: Saturday & Monday all day & Friday
Rennes: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday
Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier: Thursday
Saint-Lunaire: Sunday (high season only)
Saint-Malo: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday
Saint-Meen-le-Grand: Saturday
Thorigne-Fouillard: Sunday
Tinteniac: Wednesday
Vitre: Monday