The city of Rennes is absolutely charming AF. I mean, just look at the whimsical architecture of the old timber framed buildings.
In addition to it being the capital of Brittany, Rennes is one of the oldest cities in northwestern France - with such a rich history that you can’t believe you’ve never heard of it. Dating back as far as 2,000 years, Rennes is home to some of the ancient kingdom of Frances oldest structures, & simultaneously plays host to some of the most technologically advanced modern day businesses, like Telecom, & Technicolor.
Mostly populated over the last century by the industrial boom of automotive and cinema, the steadily growing city of Rennes has so much culture to offer. Dubbed by L’Express as “the most liveable city in France,” and featuring an oceanic climate - you’ll quickly be wondering how the 200,000+ residents discovered it before you did.
There is absolutely no lack of scenery here. Nestled between the Ille and Vilaine river, there is a gorgeous green belt that separates rural from urban. The kind of city you’ll want to grab a galette, rent a bike, & set off to explore it’s beautiful parks & historic sites. Famous for the market in the Place de Lices held every Saturday, museums, and it’s perfectly mild weather year round. TLDR; it’s basically the California of France.
Classified as a city of art & history, Rennes absolutely tops my list of cities I want to visit. I personally don’t need any other information than to know that they have (like any other European city) a breathtaking amount of public transport options. Only an hour and twenty seven minutes from Paris on the TGV train, & accessible from Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Strasbourg. You have no excuse not to visit.