Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Brittany, France.
- Served by Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS).
History
Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in Northwestern France at the confluence of the rivers Ille and Vilaine. Rennes is the prefecture of the Brittany region and Ille-et-Vilaine department. In 2023, the city had a population of 230,890 inhabitants, while the larger metropolitan area is the 10th most populated in France with a population of 789,516. The inhabitants of Rennes are called Rennais (masculine) and Rennaises (feminine) in French.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air France AF (Dash 8-400, A319, ATR 72) · 4 routes: Exeter*, Marseille, Paris, Southampton*
- Airlinair A5 (CRJ-700, CRK, CRJ) · 3 routes: Lyon, Nice, Toulouse
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Exeter, Southampton
- Alitalia AZ (ATR 72) · 1 route: Paris*
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona*
- Nationwide Airlines CE (BEH) · 1 route: Bordeaux
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RNS has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Barcelona, Exeter, Paris, Southampton, Bordeaux…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rennes. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.