Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne

You will find a great selection of houses and other types of properties for sale in the department of Ille et Vilaine, which is Iocated in the Eastern part of Brittany and in northwestern France.

Ille-et-Vilaine lies in the eastern part of Brittany bordering Normandy. From Dinard to Mont-Saint-Michel, the coastline is a breath-taking stretch of white sand beaches and sparkling emerald waters, taking us back to the Belle Epoque and swashbuckling tales of the corsairs of Saint Malo.

Further inland, Rennes is a city of culture, a capital of art and history, and Redon is nothing short of an architectural chef-d'oeuvre. Thoughout these mystical lands, be wary of the Mélusine pixie in Fougères and of Morgane and Viviane, the faeries of Brocéliande Forest. And know that the leprechaun-esque korrigans are everywhere, waiting to cast their charms on unsuspecting travellers.

he area's numerous music festivals seem to reflect a rich heritage of aural tradition - additionally, they reflect the Breton's natural penchant for a rollicking good time…
Saint Malo, home to the Route du Rock festival, perpetuates the age-old legends of the King's corsairs. Dinard on the other hand seems more concerned with the anglo-saxon world.

Properties for sale in the department benefit from close proximity to tourist attractions such as its wealth of interesting sights and places to visit which include its : historics buildings symbolising Brittany's glorious past, new technologies and festivals, many shops and restaurants scattered throughout market towns and villages, outstanding buildings by famous architects.

Here, the gastronomy is art de vivre :The Cancale oyster, a speciality of the Vilaine region, are much appreciated by enthusiasts.

Ferries to St Malo; TGV to Rennes; International Air Links to Rennes.