Activities in Ille-et-Vilaine on a small budget

It is entirely possible to explore Ille-et-Vilaine without spending a fortune! Discover our ideas for inexpensive activities and outings to make the most of your holiday with family, friends or your loved one, without breaking the bank.

The most beautiful beaches in Ille‑et‑Vilaine

Whether your love building sandcastles, playing sport or reading with your feet buried in the sand, here is our selection of the five best beaches to discover in Ille-et-Vilaine.

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Eric Quemener de Serialcouleurs in Rennes

Street art in Rennes

The city of Rennes has become a reference in the field of street art. “Graffiti” is now part of the urban landscape where walls, bridges and the banks of the Vilaine are...

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Geocaching : 6 family routes

Do you want to spend some nice moments with your family? Try geocaching, a treasure hunt 2.0 with the free mobile app “Trésors de Haute Bretagne” and discover Ille-et-Vilaine...

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The largest tides in Europe

Because Brittany doesn’t do things by halves, the tides of Saint-Malo and Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel are among the biggest in Europe. This captivating phenomenon offers...

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Outings in Ille‑et‑Vilaine : 10 free activities

Do you think it’s possible to spend nothing while enjoying a day of family activities? Yes it is. If you have a tight budget and are looking for family fun, opt for free...

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10 perfect picnic spots

It’s a well-known fact that walking works up an appetite. But a gust of wind that knocks over your drink, the breeze that carries the scents of the nearby chicken house,...

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The main cycling routes

Nearly 3,300 km of cycle routes have been developed in Ille-et-Vilaine to practise cycling safely. A network of cycle routes and green routes (272 km) of regional, national and...

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The 10 most beautiful views

From north to south and east to west, Ille-et-Vilaine is full of amazing observation points. At height, they provide views of the coast, the countryside or the River Vilaine....

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Discover the Vilaine Valley with geocaching

The Vilaine river connects Rennes and Redon, winding through majestic landscapes and charming villages steeped in history. As you follow it, you will discover its history and...

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10 ideas for family jaunts in Ille‑et‑Vilaine

Why not organise a little family trip? From the age of 6, children are quite able to keep up on most of the paths, as long as you make regular stops. Find our selection of 10...

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The most beautiful places to wander in Ille‑et‑Vilaine

So you’ve decided to go West for your next holiday! A great idea to enjoy time with family or friends. Ille-et-Vilaine is the perfect playground for anyone who loves mountain...

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The parks and gardens in Rennes, havens of greenery in the city centre

Do you want to relax and take a break? Enjoy the bucolic charm of the countryside in the city thanks to the many parks and gardens in Rennes. The climate helps, and nature...

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GET AN EYE FULL

Ille-et-Vilaine has so much to offer : salty ocean air, high tides, parks and gardens, towns of art and history, small towns of character with their picturesque charm, medieval fortresses, natural and unspoilt spaces, the mythical Brocéliande forest, and so on!