When you board your fast train to the quaint little university town of Rennes for a weekend sojourn from Paris, you’d perhaps expect the trademark Brittany mist and elusive sun on landing there. If you’re fortunate enough, you might actually be in time to catch some of the latter while making your way through its picture-perfect cobbled streets dotted with unsuspecting carousels. The city is a historical and architectural marvel. You’d barely doubt its credibility of being the perfect student hub away from the bustle of big towns, quietly tucked away from the glaring lights and blaring horns.