At the gates of Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine invites you to enjoy the air of the open sea, the charm of its historic cities and its hinterland stuffed with legends. An ideal destination for holidays tinted with sweetness.
From the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Ille-et-Vilaine has a magnificent coastline. For more than 100 kilometers, the Emerald Coast has long sandy beaches and small coves that offer you pleasant moments of relaxation. On the program, relaxation, swimming and numerous water activities : sailing, surfing, sea kayaking, diving, sand yachting... But also take advantage of the coast to discover unforgettable places : Cancale and its oyster farms, Grouin Point and its superb Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, the corsair city nestled behind its ramparts, Dinard, the seaside resort with innumerable Belle Epoque villas, the tip of La Garde-Guérin, classified for the richness of its natural heritage...
Then, discover the capital of Brittany, Rennes, and let yourself be seduced by its many facets. Walking along, you will appreciate the half-timbered houses and narrow streets of the medieval quarter, the beautiful squares in the center, the baroque buildings and the elegant mansions that line them. But also visit the Parliament of Brittany, the Thabor Park and the Museum of Fine Arts. Also take time to see the other pretty towns of Ille-et-Vilaine : Fougères, the millennium city that houses the largest medieval fortress in Europe, Redon, with its historic center, salt lofts and Saint- Sauveur, Vitré and its exceptional heritage : castle, gothic church Notre-Dame...
Land of legends, the Ille-et-Vilaine also invites you to pleasant walks in magical places. For example, walk the paths of the Brocéliande Forest to see the Golden Tree, the Fountain of Youth and the tomb of Merlin. Nearby, push the Porte des Secrets of the abbey of Paimpont to live a unique scenographic experience. Discover also the megalithic site of Saint-Just and its imposing covered alley, go treasure hunting on one of the 80 geocaching courses of the department, take boat by canal Ille-et-Rance and visit the numerous villages of character such as Bazouges-la-Pérouse, Saint-Suliac, Bécherel... And do not forget to taste the local flavors : oysters from Cancale, Cherrueix garlic, salted butter, pancakes, cakes of black wheat, cider...
