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ALONG THE WATER

Along the water: canals and rivers in Ille‑et‑Vilaine

Do you prefer walking alongside a canal to the raging coastal waves? Discover the many waterways and rivers dotted all over the area, revealing the bucolic and romantic charm of Ille-et-Vilaine. On a barge, on foot or bike, admire the lle-et-Rance canal and the River Vilaine. From Redon to Saint-Malo, you’ll pass from lock to lock, enjoying the natural landscapes and characterful villages along the way.

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The Ille‑et‑Rance canal

Historically built for trading purposes in the 19th century to link the Rance Valley to Rennes, the Ille-et-Rance canal is today an idyllic spot for hikers and pleasure boaters.

La Rance

The Rance Valley

Along the water’s edge, the Rance Valley allows you to discover grandiose and delicate nature. Many activities are possible along this preserved estuary: hikes on the...

Vallée de la Vilaine

The Vilaine Valley

The Vilaine river is the link between majestic landscapes, charming villages and towns steeped in history. The valley is the starting point for many walks. Set off to discover...

Get an eye full

Ille-et-Vilaine has so much to offer : salty ocean air, high tides, parks and gardens, towns of art and history, small towns of character with their picturesque charm, medieval fortresses, natural and unspoilt spaces, the mythical Brocéliande forest, and so on!

Pause devant la mer sur La Vélomaritime à Saint-Malo

The Vélomaritime®

This new bike route connects Roscoff in Brittany with Dunkirk on the Belgian border, on the French part of the EuroVélo 4 (EV4) route.

Balade au-dessus de la vallée

The most beautiful places to wander in Ille‑et‑Vilaine

So you’ve decided to go West for your next holiday! A great idea to enjoy time with family or friends. Ille-et-Vilaine is the perfect playground for anyone who loves mountain...

Coucher de soleil à Saint-Briac

Saint-Briac and Saint-Lunaire, family seaside resorts

With their turquoise water, numerous fine sandy beaches and sumptuous villas, the two little seaside resorts of Saint-Briac and Saint-Lunaire are the gems of the Emerald Coast!

Quai Jean-Bart et ses maison d'armateurs à Redon en Ille-et-Vilaine

Redon and the Vilaine Valley

In Redon, nature creates exceptionally beautiful scenery, where majestic landscapes, little countryside villages and towns steeped in history intermingle. Redon, at the...

Saint-Suliac, vu du ciel

Saint-Suliac, the authentic

Thanks to the protection of its heritage, Saint-Suliac, a former fishing village on the Rance estuary, was elected one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France” and is...

Balade corsaire sur la Côte d'Emeraude à bord d'un vieux gréement breton

Water sports and activities

There are many seaside activities to practise in Ille-et-Vilaine: kayaking, cruises, sea walking, boating, surfing or land sailing. For water sports fans, the area is a vast...

Le Lac de Trémelin, Iffendic

The exceptional site of Lake Trémelin in Brocéliande

Situated in the heart of Ille-et-Vilaine, Lake Trémelin is ideally located for staying (camp site or furnished holiday accommodation) and discovering the riches of Brocéliande,...

Enjoy remarkable experiences

To discover Ille-et-Vilaine in a different way, make use of our selection of experiences to enjoy to the full and without moderation!

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