Rennes

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Ride the STAR metro: Rennes has two automated metro lines, a and b, plus buses; load tickets onto a KorriGo card or use the STAR app.
Arrive by TGV: high-speed trains link Paris Montparnasse to Rennes in about ninety minutes, and the station connects directly to the metro.
Rent a STAR bike: the city bike-share system is handy for the flat centre and the canal paths along the Ille and Vilaine.

Mind Rue Saint-Michel at night: nicknamed Rue de la Soif for its bars, it gets rowdy late on weekends; enjoy it but keep an eye on your belongings.
Watch for pickpockets: the train station area and the busy Saturday market are where bag thefts are most likely; keep bags closed and in front.
Validate your ticket: inspectors check metro and bus tickets regularly, and fines for not validating are steep.

Lunch on a formule: many bistros and crêperies offer a set lunch menu that is much cheaper than ordering à la carte at dinner.
Visit free sites: the Parc du Thabor gardens and the old town's half-timbered streets are free to explore, and the Parlement de Bretagne has tours.
Grab a galette saucisse: the iconic sausage wrapped in a buckwheat galette is a cheap, filling street snack, especially at markets and football matches.

Expect drizzle: Rennes has a mild oceanic climate with frequent light rain; pack a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket year round.
Layer for summer: summers are pleasantly warm but rarely very hot, and evenings can be cool, so bring a light jumper.
Dress warm in winter: winters are mild but damp and grey; a warm coat, scarf and waterproof shoes keep you comfortable.

Pair galettes with cider: in Brittany buckwheat galettes are savoury and crêpes sweet; drink local cidre from a ceramic bolée.
Greet with bonjour: always say bonjour when entering shops and cafés, and au revoir when leaving; it is expected politeness in France.
Catch a festival: Rennes is known for the Transmusicales music festival in December and Les Tombées de la Nuit arts festival in summer.

Shop the Marché des Lices: on Saturday mornings this is one of France's biggest food markets; go early for the best produce and local specialities.
Try kouign-amann: this buttery, caramelised Breton pastry is best from a local boulangerie, ideally still warm.
Day trip by bus or train: direct buses run from Rennes to Mont-Saint-Michel, and TER trains reach Saint-Malo, making easy day trips.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

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