| Country | France (Brittany region, four departments) |
|---|---|
| Regional capital | Rennes |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Languages | French; Breton and Gallo are regional languages; English is spoken in many tourist businesses |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) in summer |
| Electricity | 230 V, 50 Hz, type C/E plugs |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112 (also 15 medical, 17 police, 18 fire, 196 sea rescue) |
| Tipping | Service is included; rounding up or leaving a few euros for good service is appreciated |
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