Top 6 activities in Rennes

Is your stay in Rennes about to begin? Are you on the spot, looking for last-minute inspiration, or are you planning ahead so as not to leave anything to chance? It doesn’t matter, we’ve got you covered!

If you’re in Rennes for a long weekend, you should never be short of choice. On the other hand, if you’re in for the long haul, don’t hesitate to take a look at the events planned to liven up your visit even more.

Hooray! There’s no need to break the bank to have fun in Rennes. Even manual, unusual or group activities are affordable. The activities are also an opportunity to discover the many skills that the people of Rennes have preserved, as well as the hidden side of their customs and specialities that have become cult favourites.

If your budget allows, you can also opt for slightly more expensive and popular activities, such as wine and spirits tasting.

To make up for it all, try one of the culinary workshops or take an impromptu food tour of Old Rennes. With such a rich gastronomic heritage, tasting the best specialities of Rennes – and Brittany to boot – is also a very tempting activity!

What to do in Rennes? 6 ideas for activities

Rennes doesn’t give you wings, it gives you muscles! At least, that’s what you’d think from the wide range of sporting activities on offer in the city. Cycle outings, ‘Koh Lanta’-style team races, canoeing, kayaking or football in giant bubbles? If you like to work up a sweat, you’re bound to find something to enjoy alongside the people of Rennes!

Now you’re on the starting line, jump straight into our selection of the best activities in Rennes.

1 – Learn to cook a kouign-amann in a patisserie

Category: €€ / Gastronomic

Description: In the centre of Rennes, a Breton pastry chef will give you his recipe for the famous kouign-amann, made mainly with butter and salted butter caramel. You’ll make your own kouign-amann, which you can proudly take home with you after the workshop! When you get home, you’ll be able to reproduce the recipe for this Breton pastry, which will hold no more secrets for you!

2. Challenge your friends and family in a quiz room

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Category: €€ / Unusual / Cultural

Description: It’s possible to have fun in a different way in Rennes! Get your friends and family together in a life-size quiz room, and challenge them in the style of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. The TV set decor will get you in the mood straight away. It’s the perfect way to have a laugh while stimulating your neurons! A must-do, especially when the weather is playing tricks on you too.

3. Go behind the scenes at a craft brewery

Category: € / €€ / Gastronomic / Cultural

Description: In the former Hôtel-Dieu hospital, a brewer opens the doors of his workshops to share with you the secrets of making his craft beer! It’s a time for learning, sharing and tasting, with a beer tasting at the end of the visit! It’s the ideal way to spend a convivial and instructive moment with friends!

4. Solve a detective story in the secret places of Rennes

Category: € / Cultural

Description: Immerse yourself in an investigation full of enigmas and make Rennes your playground by taking part in a treasure hunt in the city centre! Solve a crime, go in search of a stolen object, all this will allow you to explore the heritage of Rennes through incredible scenarios!

5. Create a pair of porcelain bowls from scratch

Category: €€ / Cultural

Description: It’s time to roll up your sleeves in the company of a professional ceramist and interior design expert. During an introductory session lasting around 3 hours, you’ll learn the porcelain casting technique. Discover your talents as a painter as you decorate your new favourite bowls. It’s also an opportunity to share a special moment with a partner or a small group of friends and family. You’ll come away delighted by this kind interlude, where creativity is expressed with joy and good humour!

6. Explore Rennes with a local on an electric bike

Category: €€€ / Cultural

Description: Away from the tourist hotspots, discover Rennes by bike in the company of a local. Meet up just off the SNCF station for a ride off the beaten track to discover the little-known districts of Rennes and its surrounding countryside. It’s an original way to explore Brittany’s capital and get to know it like a local!