Removals to France: Living and Working in Rennes

Hamiltons has 20 years’ experience in the removals industry and is dedicated to providing high standards of customer service for removals to France. We provide domestic and commercial removals to France including to all the major towns and cities as well as many rural, off the beaten track settings.

France is one of the most popular European destinations to move to from the UK and Hamiltons has moved many expats here over the years. We provide removals to France from the UK, from France to the UK, and most other global destinations.

Whether you require business or household removals, we will tailor our services to suit your requirements. You can rest assured that our team will offer you the best possible service for removals to France as we adhere to the strict standards set by the British Association of Removers (BAR).

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Removals to France: About Rennes

Half a million people live in the Metropolitan area of Rennes, which is seen as the the capital of the Bretagne region.  It is also known as a gastronomic region in France, praised for the quality of its food and the creativity of its chefs.

It is a vibrant student city in the east of Brittany, based where the rivers Ille and Vilaine meet. Among its inhabitants are 60,000 students from the city’s two universities and as a result Rennes has a lively night life. Rue Saint Michele, for instance, has bars on both sides and has been dubbed by the locals as ‘the street of thirst.’

Out and about in the city you will find many beautiful buildings including fascinating examples of traditional timber framed houses which can be found off the city centre in streets such as Saint-Georges, Rue de Saint-Malo and Saint Sauveur. The Parliament of Brittany which can be found in the Place du Parlement is a landmark 17th century building in Rennes and tours of the building are available.

Rennes has a number of attractions including Les Champs Libres. Here you will find the Brittany Museum where you can discover more about the history of Rennes.  Other attractions include the Fine Art Museum and also Thabor Park which is a tranquil botanical garden with hundreds of species of roses, as well as many tropical and rare plants.

If you enjoy shopping there is a Saturday morning market in the Place des Lices. Les Galleries La Fayette at the Quay is also worthwhile heading to, or visit Rue d’Orleans and Rue le Bastard to check out the city centre stores.

What is it Like to Live and Work in Rennes?

The city’s biggest employer is Peugeot Citroen at Rennes La Janais, which has been operating in Rennes for more than 50 years. Other big employers include France Telecom and Technicolor, which both employ more than 1000 people.  Rennes also has the highest number of Information Communication Technology (ICT firms) in France outside Paris.

Rennes is a centre for art and culture and there are a large number of festivals in the city including Les Tombees de la Nuit which takes place the first week of July and includes art and street performances.

Other festivals include the cinematic festival, Travelling, held the end of January and beginning of February. Rennes also plays host to several music festivals including Rock & Solex in May which is the city’s oldest student festival.

If you are heading for a meal out there are many interesting specialities in the region including Galettes Saucisses (which is a sausage wrapped in a pancake) and for the sweet toothed: Galettes et Palets Bretons, which are small, circular biscuits. Also try Kouing Amann, a butter sugar cake.

Public Transport in Rennes

Rennes has good road, rail and air transport links and offers an excellent public transport system called ‘Star’. The city has dozens of different bus routes and there are 15 underground metro stations.

For travel further afield you can get to Paris via train (TTGV) in just over two hours. Rennes also has its own airport, which connects to the UK and Ireland, so it is easy to make a trip to see friends and relatives.

About Hamiltons

Hamiltons has an excellent reputation for removals and offers weekly domestic and commercial services for removals to France.  We can help with packing, unpacking and even offer cleaning services so you can leave your former home in tip top condition.

Contact us to find out about our removals to France services including our special service, which allows you to set your collection and delivery dates.

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