Experience Marché des Lices
Place des Lices 2 hrs
Immerse yourself in one of France's largest and most vibrant food markets on Saturday mornings.
Where to stay
Hotels in Rennes
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
French
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Vieux Rennes
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Service included, small tip for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Galettes
Crêpes
Cidre
Kouign-amann
When to visit Rennes
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan30
Cold, grey, damp
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Feb35
Chilly, often wet
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Mar50
Cool, fresh, improving
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Apr65
Mild, showery, green
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May80
Pleasant, sunny, blooms
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Jun85
Warm, long days
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Jul90
Hot, vibrant, peak
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Aug88
Warm, festive, busy
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Sept75
Mild, crisp, fewer crowds
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Oct60
Cool, colourful leaves
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Nov45
Chilly, wet, quiet
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Dec40
Cold, festive lights
Things to do in Rennes
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Visit the Parlement de Bretagne
City Center 1.5 hrs
Admire the impressive 17th-century courthouse, a symbol of Breton history and architecture.
Discover the Musée des Beaux-Arts
City Center 2 hrs
Explore a rich collection of European art from antiquity to the present day.
Best in the evening
1 place
Savor Breton Galettes and Cidre
Vieux Rennes 1.5 hrs
Indulge in traditional savory buckwheat crêpes paired with local apple cider.
Any time of day
2 places
Wander through Vieux Rennes
Vieux Rennes 2.5 hrs
Discover the charming half-timbered houses and medieval streets of the Old Town.
Relax at Thabor Park
East of City Center 2 hrs
Stroll through one of France's most beautiful public gardens, featuring a rose garden and aviary.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Rennes
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Private Interactive Game and Walking Tour in Saint Malo
Free cancellationFind deals
Standard tour
5-hour Private Tour of Mt St Michel From St Malo with pick up and drop off
Free cancellationFind deals
Standard tour
Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944
Free cancellationFind deals
Activity tour
Discover Rennes while escaping the zombies! Escape room
Free cancellationFind deals
Unstructured tour
Private Tour of St Malo Cancale Cap Frehel and Dinan from St Malo
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Standard tour
Private Tour: Full Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from St Malo
Free cancellationFind deals
Standard tour
Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Saint Malo with private official tour guide
Free cancellationFind deals
Standard tour
Private Day trip to Mont Saint-Michel from Saint-Malo
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Practical ratings
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Near Rennes
Straight-line distance from the centre of Rennes.
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