Experience in Rennes, France by Alexandre

How did you find the city of Rennes? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's a beautiful medieval city, lively with a lot of students between the two campuses.

What is student life like in Rennes?

Really cool.

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What is the cost of living in Rennes?

It's not expensive, but it's not cheap either... but there is a fair amount of financial aid in the city like the free transport card (subject to conditions. )

Is it hard to find accommodation in Rennes? Can you give any advice?

No, it's fairly easy, that being said for flat sharing you need to act quick. The good apartments go like hotcakes in August.

What's the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Cool, there are several markets throughout the week, with traditional Breton cuisine (galette-saucisse, cider, chouchen... ) otherwise there's a lot of fast food available in the evenings (Mcdonald's open 24 hours near both campuses, or a lot of kebaberies are open til late in the centre. )

Which places would you recommend seeing in Rennes?

The centre which is very historic + Place des Lices (where students gather on Thursday evenings. )

And where are your favourite places to eat in Rennes?

See above.

Where would you recommend going out in Rennes?

The city centre, in particular rue St Michel and Place des Lices.

What advice do you have for future Erasmus students in Rennes?

Find out what financial aid you can get, international students can get easy access.

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