Hotels in Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Ille-et-Vilaine is a department in Brittany, France, with a mild oceanic climate-winters average 45°F (7°C) and summers 70°F (21°C)-famous for the walled city of Saint-Malo, the medieval streets of Rennes, and the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel just across the border. In summer, you can sail the Rance River estuary or hike the Emerald Coast's GR34 trail along pink granite cliffs; in winter, explore Saint-Malo's 17th-century ramparts and feast on galettes in Rennes's cozy food markets. For a different vibe, head to Dinard for its Belle Époque villas and beach combing, or take a boat tour to the Fort de la Conchée in spring when the tides are dramatic.