Brittany's best scenery, from headlands to standing stones, is far easier to reach by car.
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Where to pick up
- Airports: Rennes, Brest, Nantes, Dinard.
- TGV stations: Rennes, Saint-Malo, Vannes, Quimper, Brest.
- Ferry ports: Saint-Malo and Roscoff (limited).
Driving rules
- Drive on the right; give way to the right where signed.
- Speed limits are usually 80 km/h on two-lane roads, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 130 km/h on motorways and 50 km/h in towns, unless signed otherwise. Some departments have restored 90 km/h on certain roads.
- Carry your licence, a warning triangle and a hi-vis vest.
- Strict drink-driving limits apply.
Tips
- Brittany's dual carriageways are toll-free.
- Park outside walled towns like Saint-Malo and Dinan and walk in.
- One-way rentals between Paris and Brittany usually carry a fee.
- Check what's covered for tyres, windscreen and ferries to islands.
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