Since 2015, Rennes is divided into 6 cantons (populations as of 2019):
• Canton of Rennes-1 (40,588 inhabitants)
• Canton of Rennes-2 (42,446 inhabitants)
• Canton of Rennes-3 (43,683 inhabitants), which includes parts of … 展开

The local economy is based on car manufacturing, telecommunications, the digital sector and agrifood.
The telecommunications firm Orange (ex-France Telecom) is the … 展开

The Rennes agglomeration has a large student population (around 63,000).
The city has two main universities; Université de Rennes 1, … 展开

The ancient centre of the town is built on a hill, with the north side being more elevated than the south side. It is at the confluence of two rivers: the 展开

Rennes is classified as a city of art and history.
Historic centre
The historic centre is … 展开

Rennes is known as one of the most festive cities in France. It invests heavily in arts and culture and a number of its festivals such as the music festival Les Transmusicales, … 展开

Football club
• Rennes is home to Stade Rennais F.C., who play in Ligue 1 at the Roazhon Park stadium.
Handball
• Cesson-Sévigné is home to Cesson-Rennes-Métropole … 展开