- The Marché des Lices on Saturday morning is legendary—buy a Galette-Saucisse (sausage in a crepe).
- Parlement de Bretagne is a grand 17th-century building (rebuilt after a fire) with a stunning interior.
- Thabor Park is one of the most beautiful gardens in France—rose garden, aviary, and cafe.
- The historic center has streets lined with crooked timber-framed houses (Rue du Chapitre).
- Les Champs Libres is a modern cultural center with a library, museum, and planetarium.
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When to go: Spring or Summer
May-September is best. Saturday morning is essential for the market.
It rains often (it's Brittany!), so bring an umbrella.
- Best: May-Sep.
- Market: Saturday.
- Rain: Frequent.
Getting there: TGV
Rennes is 1.5 hours from Paris by TGV train. The station is modern and central.
Rennes Airport (RNS) is small. Bus C6 connects it to town.
- Train: TGV (Fast).
- Airport: RNS.
- Bus: C6.
Where to stay: Historic Center
Stay in the medieval center to be near bars and restaurants.
Near the station is convenient and modern.
- Center: Charm.
- Station: Modern.
- Thabor: Quiet.
What to see: Market and Park
Saturday Market at Place des Lices. Walk through Thabor Park.
Visit the Parliament. See the timber houses.
- Market: Lices.
- Park: Thabor.
- Parliament: History.
- Museum: Champs Libres.
Food: Galette-Saucisse
Galette-Saucisse is the street food king (sausage in a buckwheat pancake).
Cider is the drink of choice. Salted butter caramel is the sweet treat.
- Galette: Savory crepe.
- Saucisse: Sausage.
- Cider: Apple wine.
- Butter: Salted.
Getting around: Metro
Rennes has a driverless Metro (2 lines). It's fast.
The center is walkable. Bikes (STAR) are available.
- Metro: Driverless.
- Walk: Compact.
- Bike: STAR.
Budget: Moderate
Cheaper than Paris. Food is student-friendly prices.
Market food is cheap and delicious.
- Food: Good value.
- Market: Cheap eats.
- Hotels: Mid-range.
1 Day in Rennes
Morning: Marché des Lices (if Saturday). Walk the timber streets.
Lunch: Galette-Saucisse or Creperie.
Afternoon: Thabor Park. Parliament of Brittany.
Evening: Rue de la Soif (Thirst Street) for a drink.
- Morning: Market.
- Lunch: Crepes.
- Afternoon: Gardens.
- Evening: Bars.
FAQ
What is Rue de la Soif?
Rue Saint-Michel. It's famous for having a bar in every house. Very lively student nightlife.
Is it safe?
Yes, very safe student city.
Sweet or Savory?
Galettes are savory (buckwheat). Crepes are sweet (wheat). Order in that order.