Rennes Brittany
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Rennes is a city in the Ille-et-Vilaine
department of Brittany in northwestern France. The ancient centre
of the town is built on a hill, with the north side being more
elevated than the south side, and it lies at the confluence of
two rivers: the Ille and the Vilaine. In 1720 a fire lasting
for 6 days devestated the city. Today a small part of the medieval
city remains, together with the 18th century buildings that arose
from the ashes. Colourful traditional timber frame houses are
situated primarily along the roads of Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Georges,
de Saint-Malo, Saint-Guillaume, de la Psallette and around the
plazas of Champ-Jacquet, des Lices, Saint-Anne and Rallier-du-Baty.
Basilica Saint-Sauveur is also located in the historic centre. |
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Brittany sits in north-west France,
occupying a large peninsula separating the English Channel and
the Bay of Biscay. The town and port of Roscoff is served by
ferry links with England and Ireland. A long jagged coastline
is the region's great attraction, with magnificent beaches and
seaside resorts on the northern shores of Cote d'Emeraude and
Cote de Granit Rose. The south coast is gentler with wooded river
valleys, a milder climate and the prehistoric sites of Carnac
and the Golfe du Morbihan. The regional capital is Rennes and
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Where is Rennes? |
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Rennes is about 527 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Rennes is about 185 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Rennes is about 208 kms from Roscoff
and the ferries.
Rennes is about 354 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Rennes Brittany
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Le Petit Val
MUEL
Montfort sur Meu
Brittany
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 Sleeps 4. In
rural settings is situated this comfortable, semi-detached home
(120 m2). You can get your fresh vegetables from the friendly
owner of the house. Fishing at 200m. Many walking possibilities
in the area. Nice, hilly surroundings. The Brocéliande
forest with all the legends about Merlin and King Arthur is only
4kms from the house. |
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