Day trips from Rennes
6 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Rennes, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
45 km01 · Hidden townDinanHalf-timbered houses on a steep medieval street running down to a river port.
Trains run from Rennes and Saint-Malo. Easiest by car; park outside the walls.
60 km02 · Popular townMont Saint-MichelAn abbey on a tidal island, cut off by the sea at high tide.
Park on the mainland and take the free shuttle bus or walk across the footbridge, about 45 minutes.
65 km03 · Popular townSaint-MaloA walled corsair city with huge tides and rocky islands you can walk to.
Trains from Paris take about 2.5 hours. Park outside the walls and walk in.
95 km04 · Hidden townVannesA walled town with gardens below its ramparts on the Gulf of Morbihan.
Trains from Rennes take about an hour. The old town is walkable.
140 km05 · Nature spotBelle-Île-en-MerBrittany's biggest island, with wild cliffs and sheltered beaches.
Ferries sail from Quiberon in about 45 minutes.
145 km06 · Hidden townBayeuxHome of the famous tapestry and a base for the D-Day beaches.
Trains from Caen take about 20 minutes. The centre is walkable.Questions
Day trips from Rennes: good to know
What are the best day trips from Rennes?
Our favourite hidden places near Rennes are Dinan (45 km), Mont Saint-Michel (60 km), Saint-Malo (65 km) and Vannes (95 km). All 6 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Rennes?
All of them are within about 150 km of Rennes in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.