Rennes
Rennes, the capital of Brittany, lies in north-western France on the river Vilaine. Home to around 221 thousand inhabitants, it is an important academic centre with more than 60 thousand students. Among its institutions are the University of Rennes 1 and the Rennes School of Business. The city is famous for monuments such as the Cathedral of St Peter and the Basilica of St Saviour. Rennes has a mild oceanic climate, with moderate winters and warm summers. It is best visited in spring or summer.
