Capital of Brittany, Rennes blends half-timbered houses, the classical palace of its Parliament and the buzz of France's largest market every Saturday. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Rennes, places to visit near Rennes or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Rennes on the interactive mapBuilt between 1618 and 1655 to designs by Salomon de Brosse, this former seat of Brittany's sovereign court reveals French-style ceilings and gilded panelling, restored after the 1994 fire.
See on the map →A former jousting ground, this square has hosted one of France's largest markets every Saturday morning since 1622, from local produce to galette-saucisse.
See on the map →Rebuilt in the 19th century in a neoclassical style, this cathedral impresses with its scale and its richly decorated interior.
See on the map →These remnants of Rennes's medieval fortifications formed the ceremonial entrance used by the Dukes of Brittany at their investiture.
See on the map →This garden blends French-style parterres, a rose garden, tropical glasshouses and aviaries — a green lung loved by families right in the centre of Rennes.
See on the map →Designed by the architect Christian de Portzamparc, this cultural complex brings together the Museum of Brittany, the metropolitan library and the Espace des Sciences with its planetarium.
See on the map →This classical 18th-century building with a curved façade faces the theatre on Place de la Mairie, one of the city's monumental focal points.
See on the map →Nicknamed 'Thirst Street', this half-timbered lane is packed with bars and terraces — the beating heart of Rennes student life.
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