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Rennes (French pronunciation: ⓘ; Breton: Roazhon [ˈrwɑːõn]; Gallo: Resnn; Latin: Condate Redonum) is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France at the confluence of the rivers Ille and Vilaine. Rennes is the prefecture of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.
Located just 1 hour 25 minutes from Paris by high-speed train (TGV), Rennes is the ideal destination for visiting Brittany’s legendary sites: in less than an hour from Rennes you’ll be in Saint-Malo and on the beaches of the Emerald Coast, at the heart of the mythical Broceliande Forest, the birthplace of Arthurian legends, or gazing over ...
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- Historic centre of Rennes. We begin this journey in the city with the visit of the historic centre of Rennes, were most points of interest are located.
- Rennes Cathedral. Rebuilt several times, under construction for centuries and finally restored between 2009 and 2014, Rennes cathedral of St. Peter (cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes in French) will surprise you.
- The Mordelaises Gates. The Mordelaises Gates (Portes Mordelaises) was the main entrance to the city from the 15th century onwards. This building is characterized by a large door used for the passage of vehicles and a small pedestrian door, surrounded by 2 symmetrical towers raised with machicolations.
- Place des Lices Market. If you are in Rennes on a Saturday morning, you should go to the market at “Place des Lices”, the second largest food market in France.
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Rennes, France. Places to Visit in Rennes. Check out must-see sights and activities: Parc du Thabor, Centre Historique de Rennes, Parks, Points of Interest & Landmarks. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. Build your trip. Powered by AI. BETA. Explore popular experiences.
- The top attractions to visit in Rennes are: Parc du Thabor Marché des Lices Centre Historique de Rennes Parc des Gayeulles Cathedrale Saint-Pierre...
- The best outdoor activities in Rennes according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Parc du Thabor Parc des Gayeulles Palais Saint-Georges Jardin Rocamb...
- The best day trips from Rennes according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel from Saint-Malo - 6 hours Day trip to Mont-Sa...
- The most popular things to do in Rennes with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Parc du ThaborMarché des LicesGet Out ! Rennes - Esca...
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- Old Rennes
- Parc Du Thabor
- Palais Du Parlement de Bretagne
- Musée Des Beaux-Arts
- Écomusée Du Pays de Rennes
- Parc Des Gayeulles
- Les Champs Libres
- Marché Des Lices
- Rennes Cathedral
- Opéra de Rennes
Rennes was almost completely razed by a great fire in 1720, which explains why there are so many dignified late-18th-century houses in the city. But around the cathedral is a web of streets where half-timbered houses survive. Rue de la Psalette and Rue du Chapitre have endearingly warped corbelled houses that hang right over the little cobblestone ...
On the highest hill in the city, Parc du Thabor is ten hectares of the most sublime gardens you may ever see. If you need convincing, just picture the rose gardens in summer, where more than 2,000 varieties bloom each year. Up to the Revolution the garden belonged to the Abbey of Sainte-Melanie, just outside Rennes walls, and was tended by the monk...
After the Union of Brittany and France in 1532 Rennes’ importance increased almost overnight and it became the home of one of France’s 17 regional governments. This added prestige and drew the aristocracy, imbuing the city with mansions and a stately ambience it still has today. The Palais du Parlement was started in 1618 but wouldn’t be completed ...
Like many French regional museums, Rennes’ Musée des Beaux-Arts opened just after the Revolution with works seized from religious buildings and stately homes in the area. Among these were the collections of the18th-century historian Christophe-Paul de Robien, who had some exquisite Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman artefacts, still on show today....
On the southern fringes of the city is a preserved historic farm, presenting five centuries of Breton agricultural heritage. On the property are typical arable crops, fruit orchards, a kitchen garden, beehives and all the farmyard animals. This livestock is strictly from Breton breeds, such as Froment du Léon and Bretonne Pie Noir cows. The wonderf...
Spreading out across a large chunk of northeastern Rennes, Parc de Gayeulles is a way of getting out into nature without having to travel beyond Rennes’ N136 ring road. If you’re a runner and don’t want to miss a workout while visiting the city you couldn’t pick a better place than these hundred acres of green fields and woodland. There are abundan...
This innovative cultural centre in the heart of Rennes took 13 years to complete between 1993 and 2006, and was designed by the architect Christian Portzamparc. The project combined the Museum of Brittany with the city’s new library and science centre, and will fascinate any connoisseurs of urban design. It’s intriguing to see how the three element...
For a mid-sized city Rennes has more than its fair share of markets, counting 20 in total. But the daddy of them all takes place on Place des Lices on Saturday mornings. This market has been a Rennes institution since 1622 and is the third-largest in the country, with 300 producers, traders and artisans. There’s no excuse: If you’re thinking of a w...
The city’s cathedral, with its sober neoclassical facade, isn’t the most beautiful in France, but it has an absorbing story to tell. It has been the site of the city’s cathedral since the 500s, but the one built in the 1100s collapsed in stages between 1490 and 1754, when it was decided to tear down almost everything and start again. Now the interi...
The city’s opera hall stands resplendent on Place de la Mairie, facing off against Rennes’ equally striking 18th-century baroque city hall. The opera is from 1836 and labelled as a French “monument historique”, with a hall painted in the early 20th century by the brilliant painter Jean-Julian Lemordant who was then blinded in the First World War. I...
A capital western city! Rennes basks in a buzzing yet easy-going atmosphere, appealing to the heart and the mind with a leisurely welcome and plenty of surprises in store. Along its cobbled streets you’ll love its lively café terraces, Arc Deco architecture, friendly restaurants, local markets, festivals and designer boutiques.
Oct 12, 2019 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Rennes, the capital city of Brittany. Explore its cathedral, parliament, market, park, tower, museum and more.
