ΕΝΟΙΚΙΑΣΗ ΑΥΤΟΚΙΝΗΤΩΝ Rennes Apt (RNS)

Rennes Bretagne Airport (RNS) also known as Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport is the 25th largest airport in France and welcomes around 500,000 passengers a year.

First opened in 1933 by Pierre Cot, France’s first Air Minister, it has been given the go ahead to develop as a small international airport and key destination for the region.

Today, the airport has a connection to the high-speed TGV railway and serves 12 destinations in 4 countries as well as domestic flights to 7 French destinations including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Biarritz and Marseille Airports.

The airport is located on the southwest side of the city of Rennes in the suburb of  Saint Jacques-de-la-Landes with good road access via the E3 highway.

If you have not driven in France or are arriving in Europe from a long-haul flight, we’d suggest checking the road rules for driving in France before you travel.

If you are travelling in Winter and planning to drive to the mountains, you may need winter tyres to be fitted to your car and our team at Avis at Rennes Airport will be able to advise you on the winter car equipment you need plus local conditions at your destination.

From the Avis car park at Rennes Airport to the centre of Rennes is a drive of 8km which will take around 15min depending on the time of day. Head northeast from the airport and drive along the D834 and D177 following signs to the centre of the city.

Located at a crossroads between north-west France’s biggest cities, Rennes is a vibrant and lively centre which acts as the gateway to all that Brittany has to offer.

The capital of Brittany, Rennes is a lively student centre. While a modern city, its medieval quarter is a labyrinth of ancient buildings and winding streets.

Don’t miss the beautiful Thabor gardens which has hundreds of different species of rose, tropical gardens and striking European trees. Also check out Le marché des Lices, a large market in the centre. Bustling with activity, you can pick up delicious French produce, from fresh seafood to local cheese and wine.

In the very heart of Brittany, Rennes makes for a great base to tour this incredible region of France.

Mont Saint-Michel

The third most visited monument in France, Mont Saint-Michel is unforgettable. Accessible at low tide, this rocky islet sits just off the coast of Normandy and is a Unesco World Heritage Site. On the island, the famous Norman Benedictine Abbey of St Michel is a gothic wonder, dominating the skyline. Just an hour’s drive north along the A84 from Rennes, the unrivalled beauty of Mont Saint-Michel awaits.

Cancale

For a quintessential French destination, look no further than the fishing village of Cancale. Known for its delicious seafood, the local oysters are a particular delicacy. Cancale is just under an hour’s drive north along the D137 from Rennes and has a plethora of quayside restaurants and stunning views over the beautiful Baie de Saint-Michel.

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