Top Things to do in Ille-et-Vilaine
Top Hotels in Ille-et-Vilaine
- 1. Le Grand Hotel des Thermes
- 2. Le Saint-Antoine Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection
- 3. Hotel Oceania Saint-Malo
- 4. Hotel Les Charmettes
- 5. Hotel Le Nautilus Saint Malo
- 6. Hotel des Marins
- 7. EMERIA Dinard Hotel Thalasso & Spa
- 8. Kyriad Prestige Saint Malo
- 9. Hotel Beaufort
- 10. Kyriad Saint Malo Centre - Plage
10 Free Things to do in Ille-et-Vilaine That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ille-et-Vilaine, France including Parc du Thabor, GR 34, Cathedrale Saint-Samson, La Pointe du Grouin, Chemin de Ronde, Les Remparts de Saint-Malo, Parc des Gayeulles, La Cite d'Aleth, Centre Historique du Vitre, Centre Historique de Rennes.
Restaurants in Ille-et-Vilaine
1. Parc du Thabor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,512 reviews
Reviewed By Colophon
We stopped in Rennes on our way to Mont St-Michel. We're so glad we did. Not only did we find this compact town walkable and friendly, but we were pleased to discover its wonderful garden. It was worthy of a couple of hours, even on a brisk, showery day. Set in the site of an old quarry, it rich with water features amid old-growth plantings, with woodsy paths connecting the lower levels to the more formal gardens above. Though it was late in the season, the formal, flowering gardens were still rich with colorful blooms. In the middle of the park, we came upon the lovely aviary and its contributions of amazing colors. Parc du Thabor is a garden worth detouring to visit.
2. GR 34
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By DalkeyJohn - County Dublin, Ireland
You can walk the whole perimeter of the "Intra-muros" Saint Malo town, without coming down off the ramparts. It's not to be missed if you're visiting this beautiful town.
3. Cathedrale Saint-Samson
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By louisehI9623YQ - Folkestone, United Kingdom
Beautiful architecture with stained glass windows located just behind the Main Street in dol, adequate free parking.
4. La Pointe du Grouin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,160 reviews
Reviewed By caroline2 - Paris, France
Incredible view on two different sides, could even see the Mont Saint Michel that day. Worth the detour!! Quite easy to find a parking spot and fairly walkable paths throughout the Pointe du Grouin.
5. Chemin de Ronde
6. Les Remparts de Saint-Malo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,834 reviews
Reviewed By little-miss-magic1 - Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
This is a must if visiting St Malo. Enjoyed a lovely stroll around the ramparts with lovely views out to sea and into the middle of the walled town.
7. Parc des Gayeulles
8. La Cite d'Aleth
9. Centre Historique du Vitre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By SDCooks - Spearfish, United States
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Vitre! We will have to return because we spent so much time walking through the medieval streets, along the wall, a stop for a crepe that we did not have time to tour that castle as we had planned initially. The views from the wall at the church and below were beautiful. The church seemed very large for such a small town. Loved the contrast of the modern and the old. We felt like we'd stepped back in time. Via the train, Vitre is every easy to get to from Rennes. Put it on your list!
10. Centre Historique de Rennes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,320 reviews
Reviewed By johnshelleyb - Melbourne, Australia
Stayed here 4 nights on an independent tour of the area. We wanted to see how the real people of France lived and I think we got a good glimpse of it staying in a little 1 bedroom apartment in the old town just 150 metres from the railway station. Bought our groceries from the local supermarket and roamed for hours. Great architecture from middle ages up late 1800's and also quite different as you get closer to the coast and see the influence of the British style architecture. Hundreds of little cafes and restaurants and buildings of interest, from the Opera house to cathedrals and council buildings. Good to just wander, sit and take in the atmosphere. Take a train to St Marlo or hire a car for the day and see more of the coast. Visit the Abbey of Mont St Michelle on day trip. A great experience for the independent traveler and so much to keep you occupied.
