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The capital of Brittany will impress you with its historic monuments: Parliament of Brittany, Portes Mordelaises, Cathedrals and basilicas, etc. Immerse yourself in the heart of Rennes’ historical heritage.

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Théâtre du Vieux Saint-Etienne

Basilique Saint-Sauveur

Rennes

Heritage

Behind the 18th-century façade built in what has become known as the engineer style, this church, so conducive to quiet contemplation, featu...
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Tour Duchesne

Rennes

Heritage

Next to the former Hôtel d'Artillerie, Duchesne Tower forms part of the defensive wall that was rebuilt in the 15th century and extends as f...
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Barre Saint-Just

Rennes

Heritage

This building was designed in 1963 and completed in 1969. The original tiller (barre) design was discarded because it wouldn't have blended...
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Mordelese Gate

Rennes

Heritage

A castle entrance gate with two towers, defended by a drawbridge and featuring two smaller gates for carriages and pedestrians, once led to...
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Palais Saint-Georges

Rennes

Park

All that remains of the Benedictine abbey, founded in the 11th century by Duke Alain III outside the city walls and protected from the 15th...
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Palais du commerce

Rennes

Heritage

The river Vilaine was canalised in the mid-19th century, with a covered stretch between the Nemours and Berlin bridges that was officially o...
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Rennes Opera House

Rennes

Theater

If the architecture of Rennes' Opera House seems surprising to us today, just imagine the astonishment of the locals when it was unveiled in...
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Rennes City Hall

Rennes

Heritage

Did you know that Rennes has its own Panthéon? Come and admire this fascinating memorial in the City Hall. After the fire in 1720, Jacques...
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Les Horizons

Rennes

Heritage

France's first tower block was designed to provide homes for around a thousand people in 480 separate apartments. It was decided that the be...
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Halles Martenot

Rennes

Heritage

Opposite a series of half-timbered and stone private mansions stand two pavilions with cast-iron pillars and multi-coloured bricks, designed...
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Église Notre-Dame en Saint-Melaine

Rennes

Heritage

All that remains of the former Benedictine abbey is the abbot's residence, the cloister with its elaborate sculpted decoration and the conve...
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Chapelle Saint-Yves

Rennes

Heritage

Saint-Yves Chapel houses the city's architecture and heritage discovery centre. The permanent exhibition "Rennes, a City of Art and History"...
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Sainte-Thérèse Church

Cathedral of Saint Peter

Rennes

Heritage

Discover the treasures of this restored cathedral, including the Roman high altar, impressive pipe organ, paintings and remarkable vaults....
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Parlement of Brittany

Rennes

Heritage

Starting at 7,20 €

Although the Parlement of Brittany building may seem like a solid part of the city's history that has survived the ages untroubled, in reali...
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Piscine Saint-Georges

Rennes

Swimming Pool

Starting at 5 €

For this pool commissioned by Rennes mayor Jean Janvier, architect Emmanuel Le Ray based his design on the Paris-based Butte-aux-Cailles poo...
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