The historic city of Rennes is situated in Eastern Brittany. It is a popular starting point for people searching for French property in Brittany thanks to its international airport, which provides unhindered access to eastern and central parts of the region. St Malo in North Brittany is just over an hour's drive from Rennes and Vannes in Southern Brittany is less than 90 minutes away.
Rennes is the largest settlement in Brittany and as such is the region's capital. The city has grown up around the convergence of two of Brittany's most important rivers - the Rance and the Vilaine. There is a wealth of fine architecture around the city, including timber-framed medieval houses and French property of a neo-classical design. It is also a city proud of its parks and gardens. The wooded park of Jardin du Thabor in the east of the city is especially peaceful, and a very tranquil area in which to buy Rennes property.
From an investment point of view, Rennes offers good property development potential. A Rennes property of neo-classical design that was used as office space and has planning permission to convert into 13 apartments in the city centre was recently on the market for 500,000 euros. If you look around the city, you'll find other similar opportunities too.
French property on the outskirts of Rennes and in the countryside provides many more options to the potential buyer. No matter which direction you travel out of Rennes, you're sure to find a plethora of small idyllic villages and hamlets in which to buy that dream villa in France.
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