{"id":712,"date":"2021-01-26T15:58:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T14:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberschool.univ-rennes.fr?page_id=712"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:36:49","slug":"life-in-rennes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyberschool.univ-rennes.fr\/en\/community\/life-in-rennes\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in Rennes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the capital of one of France\u2019s most active regions, Rennes is renowned for its high quality of life, rich cultural programme and diverse heritage. Rennes also attracts a host of exceptional talents to several key economic sectors: digital, cybersecurity, transport, eco-industries, cultural and creative industries, etc.<\/p>\n

Rennes, 3rd most liveable city in 2023<\/strong> (Rennes Business<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n 45<\/span>\n

mins from the sea<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n 21<\/span>\n

mins: average commuting time<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n 860<\/span>\n

hectares of green areas<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n 160<\/span>\n

hectares of parks<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n 1h25<\/span>\n

from Paris by high-speed train (LVG)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n 69,000<\/span>\n

students<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n 2<\/span>\n

metro lines<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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<\/span><\/span>Lifestyle<\/h2>\n

Rennes, the capital of Brittany and a city of art and history, is proud of its cultural identity. Its thriving, historical city centre vibrates to a blend of history and rich cultural heritage with iconic festivals (festival Urbaines, Les Tomb\u00e9es de la Nuit, Dimanche \u00e0 Rennes), museums and institutes (the Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts, the Frac, the Cri\u00e9e, and the Champs Libres).<\/p>\n

Rennes is also a renowned music scene! The city owes its well-earned reputation to its programme of 25+ weekly concerts in more than 300 venues, and its festivals (Les Transmusicales, Festival Ay-Roop, Festival Mythos).<\/p>\n

More information about the tourism in Rennes<\/a><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Student residences<\/p>\n

CyberSchool students have a large choice of 25 university halls of residence and student residences in Rennes. A host of accommodation options are available year round in Rennes, from a bedroom in university halls of residence, to a studio, or a one-bedroomed flat.<\/p>\n\n For more information<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Other student accommodation in Rennes<\/p>\n

There are other ways of finding accommodation outside student residences:<\/p>\n