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East trail: Ille-Et-Vilaine/Il-ha-Gwilen

Rennes

Rennes/Roazhon

We suggest you start your tour of Brittany in Rennes. Rennes is the administrative capital of the Brittany, although not the historical capital which is Nantes. The eastern Armorican people of Redones founded Condate, which is an old Celtic word meaning confluence. More on Rennes

Combourg

Combourg/Komborn

Combourg has lakeside restaurants and you can visit the chateau which is furnished in period style. The tourist office at Combourg is open throughout the year. More on Combourg

Menhir Champ-Dolent

This is the largest Menhir in Brittany standing at almost ten metres in height. The granite Neolithic monument is located in Dol-de-Bretagne which is along the D795 north from Combourg. More on Menhir Champ-Dolent

Cancale/Kankaven

Cancale, on the Emerald Coast, is noted for it's variety of seafood. Cancale is an ancient fishing port that was founded in the 6th century, and was known as a haven for pirates. More on Cancale/Kankaven

St Malo

St Malo/Sant-Malou

The coastal road D201 west from Pointe-du-Grouin leads to St Malo. Inside the walls of St Malo there are a range of tourist shops and restaurants. A walk around the walls of St Malo's old town takes about an hour. More on St Malo/Sant-Malou

Dinard/Dinarzh

Dinard, noted for it's beaches, is one of the oldest sea bath resorts in France. The town has many bars and restaurants as well as a casino. More on Dinard/Dinarzh

St Lunaire/Sant-Luner

A resort with beaches on both sides of the Pointe du Decolle. There are very good views of the Emerald Coast from the promenades. It is west from Dinard along the coastal road. More on St Lunaire/Sant-Luner

St Briac

St Briac sur Mer/Sant-Briag

St. Briac has a seafront area with interesting restaurants. Very attractive at night time, it is made up of many small lanes. A festival of Breton music is held here every September. More on St Briac sur Mer/Sant-Briag

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