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Breteil
Half a day is enough: walk the church and chapels, then hike Le Pont Rozel. Not a base unless you need quiet countryside near Rennes.
Breteil is a small commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, 20 km west of Rennes, with a 16th-century church, two chapels and a riverside hiking circuit. Most travellers pass through on the way to Montfort-sur-Meu or Iffendic. One meal and a walk cover it.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, muddy paths)
- Airport
- RNS
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Breteil17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Breteil, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery low crime.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 25 min by car; bus line C6 to Rennes then train to Breteil (check)).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (pint)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Montfort-sur-Meu, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 25 min by car; bus line C6 to Rennes then train to Breteil (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Breteil: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. For the chapel of La Riolais and Le Pont Rozel trailhead you need a car or bike.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Train or bike, 5 min
Medieval town with a castle ruin and Saturday market.
Door to door: 30 min
Train, about 15 min
Parliament, cathedral and half-timbered streets; full day.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Train via Rennes, about 1 h 15 min
Walled port; best as a day trip from Rennes, not from Breteil.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Breteil village
One or two guesthouses; book ahead. More options in Montfort-sur-Meu (5 min drive).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train Rennes–Breteil return2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €176 per person per day, bed included | €352≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch menu (plat + drink) | €12–16 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Beer (pint) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Train Rennes–Breteil single | €5 (≈ US$6) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Restaurant Le Côté des Saveurs is closed Sunday; check hours for other days.
- No ATM in the village; nearest in Montfort-sur-Meu.
- Train stop is a request stop: signal the driver or press the button.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency number
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency number112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Rennes → Breteil: about €5 (≈ US$6), 15 min (check)
- Taxi Breteil → Montfort-sur-Meu: €15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station? (oo ay la gahr)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
Breteil is a request stop; tell the conductor or press the button before your stop.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Breteil. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, muddy paths) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Saint Malo Church, Chapel of La Riolais, Abbey Chapel.
- Eat page for Le Côté des Saveurs with verified hours.
- Hike page for Le Pont Rozel with GPX track.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Breteil stop.
Sources
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