Lake Tranquille and Combourg castle
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Culture and heritage in Ille-et-Vilaine

Ille-et-Vilaine is a land of history without equal to take you in the footsteps of its great men, its legendary heroes and its traditions. With the wealth of its historical and cultural heritage, there is no chance of being bored!

Castle Square in Fougères
©Castle Square, Fougères |Noé C. Photography
Picturesque towns and villages in Ille-et-Vilaine
The cobbled streets, historic half-timbered houses, fishermen’s seaside houses, booksellers, and more, will delight children and adults. From medieval Breton villages to small...
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Combourg castleChâteau de Combourg
©Combourg castle|Trotteurs addict
Castles and fortresses in Ille-et-Vilaine
Set off in the footsteps of the knights as you explore the castles of Ille-et-Vilaine. The area is packed with beautiful fortresses and forts that are well worth the trip. They...
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Megaliths on the moors of Cojoux in Saint Just, Brittany
©Megaliths on the moors of Cojoux, Saint Just|Clo & Clem
Megalithic sites
Ille-et-Vilaine contains many megalithic monuments. These standing stones are distributed relatively uniformly over the entire area, unlike the alignments which are generally...
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Malouinière de la Ville Bague in Saint-Coulomb
©Malouinière de la Ville Bague, Saint-Coulomb|Emmanuel Berthier
The “malouinières” mansion houses, unique heritage of Ille-et-Vilaine
Ille-et-Vilaine has 112 malouinière houses in the Saint-Malo hinterland. Witnesses of the privateer past of the city of Saint-Malo, these elegant residences were the holiday...
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Château de la Ballue and its outstanding gardens, Bazouges-la-Pérouse
©Château de la Ballue and its outstanding gardens, Bazouges-la-Pérouse |Simon Bourcier
Ille-et-Vilaine, a huge heritage site with something for everyone
Ille-et-Vilaine has an amazingly rich heritage. Châteaux, castles, standing stones, parks and gardens and gastronomy illustrate the cultural wealth of the region and let’s not...
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Mosaïques Odorico in Saint-George's swimming pool in RennesMosaïques Odorico Piscine Saint-Georges
©Mosaïques Odorico in Saint-George's swimming pool, Rennes|Frank Hamon
The hidden treasures of Rennes: mosaics, secret courtyards
Discover or rediscover the capital of Brittany by unearthing its many treasures. Whether you come just for the weekend or whether you live here, Rennes still has some secrets...
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Eric Quemener de Serialcouleurs in Rennes
©Eric Quemener de Serialcouleurs, Rennes |A taste of my life
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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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!

Château de Vitré
©Château de Vitré|Yannick Le Gal
Château de Vitré, fortress on the border of Brittany
Château de Vitré is exceptional, described by Victor Hugo as one of the most beautiful citadels in France!
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Petit Bé and Grand Bé Forts in Saint-Malo
©Petit Bé and Grand Bé Forts, Saint-Malo|Thibault Poriel
The 4 Vauban forts
Today, Saint-Malo still has traces from the Vauban era. Built at the end of the 17th century on the order of Louis XIV, four forts watch over the privateer city.
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Château de la Ballue in Bazouges-la-Pérouse
©Château de la Ballue, Bazouges-la-Pérouse|Simon Bourcier
Château de la Ballue and its outstanding gardens
In Bazouges-la-Pérouse, a few kilometres from Fougères, Château de la Ballue transports you to an enchanted universe. You’ll discover a rolling landscape bathed in the...
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Combourg castleChâteau de Combourg
©Combourg castle|Trotteurs addict
Château de Combourg, the place that inspired Chateaubriand
Château de Combourg, nestled among the trees, is where Chateaubriand spent the majority of his childhood. Set off in his footsteps. The special atmosphere that emanates from...
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Fougères castle
©Fougères castle|Miles and Love
Château de Fougères, the largest fortress in Europe
Whether you’re passionate about history and “old stones” or you simply want to spend a pleasant afternoon discovering the local heritage, Château de Fougères will immerse you...
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ENJOY REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES

Our selection of exceptional experiences will ensure you get the most out of your stay in Ille-et-Vilaine.

Family outing at Lake Trémelin, Brocéliande
©Family outing at Lake Trémelin, Brocéliande|Emmanuel Berthier
An enchanting weekend at Brocéliande
Brocéliande Forest is a land of mystery. But that’s not all ! It is also a huge playground with lots of sporting experiences and other adventures for all the family, just 20km...
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Vilaine Valley
©Vilaine Valley|Noé C. Photography
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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Marina of Redon
©Marina of Redon|Clo & Clem
A weekend getaway in pays de Redon
Long considered as just somewhere to travel or sail through, the Vilaine Valley is definitely worth a stopover. Enjoy the opportunity to explore its wooded countryside and...
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Break on a terrace in Saint-Malo
©Break on a terrace in Saint-Malo|Alexandre Lamoureux
A family day out in Saint‑Malo
You can be on the beach in Saint-Malo after just a 45-minute car journey from Rennes. Swimming on Sillon beach and admiring the sea view from the top of the ramparts are...
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Dolphin watching boat trip in Cancale, Association Al Lark
©Dolphin watching boat trip in Cancale, Association Al Lark|Gildas Raffenel
Watch the dolphins in the Bay of Mont‑Saint‑Michel
Dolphins in Brittany? You don’t need to go to the other end of the planet to see large marine mammals. Leaving from Cancale, the Al-lark association welcomes you for an...
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Barge in the town centre of Rennes
©Barge in the town centre, Rennes|Frank Hamon
A spectacular weekend in Rennes
Rennes is a city where life is good ! It is famous for its dynamic cultural life, the diversity of its heritage, its wealth of contemporary art and its lively student life....
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Medieval street in Vitré
©Medieval street, Vitré|Wild road & Cashpistache
A lively weekend at Vitré and la Roche-aux-Fées
Far away from the well-trodden tourist trails, Vitré and the Roche-aux-Fées offer a unique journey through the history and legends of the Brittany Marches, exploring paths...
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Sunset on the Etang de Boulet in Feins
©Sunset on the Etang de Boulet, Feins|Clo & Clem
Cycling adventures in the north of Ille-et-Vilaine
As soon as there is a hint of fine weather, bloggers Clo & Clem, love going off on impromptu expeditions near where they live which is very lucky as Ille-et-Vilaine is full...
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Aerial view of Saint-Malo
©Aerial view of Saint-Malo|Thibault Poriel
A charming weekend in pays malouin
There is more to the Emerald Coast than its picture postcard scenery. It is first and foremost a holiday and adventure resort for children and grown-ups alike. A unique getaway...
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Hot-air balloon in the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
©Hot-air balloon in the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel|Brigitte Benoit
Adrenaline rushes in Ille‑et‑Vilaine!
Forget the gentle forest or coastal walks! Ille-et-Vilaine is also a land of thrills! Is speed your thing? Or jumping into the void? What about roaring engines? If you’re a fan...
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Ramparts of the castle of Fougères
©Ramparts of the castle, Fougères|Clara Ferrand Wild road & Vanessa Martin Cashpistache
A weekend out of the ordinary in Fougères
A rather surprising title as you may not think of Fougères as an exotic destination! Upper Brittany was a transit zone for a long time and has kept many foreign influences....
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Festival de l'Oust 2015, Saint Servant
©Festival de l'Oust 2015, Saint Servant|Alexandre Lamoureux
Festivals for everyone in Ille‑et‑Vilaine
Whether you’re a fan of comic books, crazy about rock music or a dedicated reader, there is a festival in Ille-et-Vilaine for you. Less than two hours by high-speed train from...
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