Tourists are recommended to have a phrase-book in French when going on a city exploration tour. Local residents treat foreign guests speaking French with respect.
Some upscale restaurants and entertaining establishments demand a dress-code. That is why tourists should learn the rules in advance. Tourists opting to visit ethnic restaurants need to keep in mind an important feature. Cheese can only be added with wine. Mixing cheese with other drinks in one order will be interpreted as bad manners.
Tips are welcome in all sorts of eating establishments from upscale restaurants to small budgetary cafes. A 5-10% addition to a total sum will be quite enough to reward a waiter. The “service compis” note in a receipt stands for a service fee being already included into a total bill. Taxi drivers and hotel maids commonly expect to get a small cash reward as well.
A major part of historical and cultural sights of Rennes is accumulated in a small district, so it will be much more comfortable to explore the area on foot. Travelers visiting the city for the first time are recommended to start city exploration from a tourist information center. It is located near the seaside sharing the same building with the Historical Museum. The office supplies tourists with city maps and tickets to various tours and excursions.
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