Parlement de Bretagne
17th-century palace, the former seat of the Parliament of Brittany and now a court, with richly gilded ceilings. Visits are guided.
Airport · Rennes, France
Rennes Bretagne RNS
6 km from central Rennes. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 6 km
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About the airport
Rennes Bretagne Airport lies about 6 km south-west of central Rennes, in the town of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande. It is a mid-sized airport with flights to other French cities and to European destinations, many of them seasonal.
Terminal
The airport has a single terminal that is compact and easy to get around. Security checks are usually quick, but it is worth arriving early during holiday peaks.
Services
The terminal has a café, a shop, free wifi, car rental desks and car parks right next to the building.
Getting to the city
STAR C6
Direct city bus to République, right in the centre (about 20-30 min). At Saint-Jacques–Gaîté it connects with metro line b.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Rennes takes about 15-20 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Single, compact terminal handling all domestic and international flights. Walking distances are short.
Rennes
Things to do in Rennes
Rennes, the capital of Brittany, is a lively university city, with an old town of half-timbered houses and the monumental Parliament of Brittany.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Cathedral with a classical twin-towered façade in the heart of the old town, and a richly decorated interior.
Rue du Chapitre
One of the old-town streets lined with half-timbered houses that survived the great fire of 1720.
Place des Lices
Square lined with half-timbered houses, home on Saturday mornings to one of the largest markets in France.
Parc du Thabor
Large park next to the old town, with a French formal garden, rose garden, botanical garden and bandstand.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Rennes?
Rennes Bretagne airport is about 6 km from central Rennes.
How do I get from the airport to central Rennes?
From Rennes Bretagne airport you can take STAR C6 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Rennes Bretagne airport have?
Rennes Bretagne has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Rennes?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Entrance to the Rennes airport terminal: chisloup, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal seen from the apron, next to a turboprop aircraft: Strot, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Exterior view of the terminal from the access road: chisloup, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Parlement de Bretagne: P. Danilo Royet, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rue du Chapitre: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place des Lices: Erwan Corre, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Parc du Thabor: chisloup, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons