Ille-et-Vilaine is Brittany’s easternmost department, offering a rich mix of seafront splendour, cultural landmarks, and access to neighbouring Normandy and the Loire. It’s a land of castles, crepes, and Celtic charm.

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The capital, Rennes, is a vibrant university city known for its half-timbered houses, bustling markets, and music scene. Saint-Malo, the fortified corsair city on the Channel coast, is famous for its granite walls and beach promenades. Fougères, with its vast medieval castle, and Vitré, with a fairytale old town, add historic depth.

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Top sights include Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, Dinard’s Belle Époque villas, and scenic drives through rolling countryside and along rugged coastlines. Coastal walks and seafood feasts are a way of life.

 

Properties range from stone farmhouses and townhouses in Rennes, to seafront apartments and granite homesin charming villages. With excellent transport links and growing appeal, Ille-et-Vilaine balances access, lifestyle, and authenticity.