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Guide to Rennes landmarks and markets

Rennes encompasses historical monuments, museums and markets. The Thabor Park and Cathedral represent the city architecture. The Parliament of Brittany and Saint George Palace display political heritage. The art museums and Marché des Lices showcase regional culture.

Parc du Thabor
Parc du Thabor

Rennes, France

Seven-hectare garden with French and English landscape designs, featuring a rose collection, botanical gardens, bandstand, aviary and ancient monastery grounds.

Rennes Cathedral
Rennes Cathedral

Rennes, France

19th century Roman Catholic cathedral featuring a neoclassical facade, three naves and a crypt beneath the building.

Parliament of Brittany
Parliament of Brittany

Rennes, France

The former court building was constructed in the 17th century. The main hall contains historic tapestries and a painted wooden ceiling. The rooms can be visited.

Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts

Rennes, France

Art gallery displaying paintings from 14th to 20th centuries, Egyptian antiquities and temporary exhibitions in a historic building.

Place de la République
Place de la République

Rennes, France

This square forms the center of Rennes with a neoclassical opera house, the city hall and various shops. The square serves as a location for municipal events and regular markets.

Rennes Opera House
Rennes Opera House

Rennes, France

Built in 1836, this neoclassical theater presents operas, concerts and ballet performances with a capacity of 642 seats.

Saint George Palace
Saint George Palace

Rennes, France

Former 17th century Benedictine monastery now serving as a venue for exhibitions and cultural programs.

Museum of Brittany
Museum of Brittany

Rennes, France

The museum presents the evolution of the Brittany region from antiquity to present day through archaeological artifacts and historical documents.

FRAC Bretagne
FRAC Bretagne

Rennes, France

The regional art center exhibits more than 5000 works from 600 artists in rotating exhibitions since 1981.

Marché des Lices
Marché des Lices

Rennes, France

Saturday market featuring regional vendors selling vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and artisanal products.

Porte Mordelaise
Porte Mordelaise

Rennes, France

15th century city gate with two towers, former main entrance to the city for the Dukes of Brittany.

Place Saint-Germain
Place Saint-Germain

Rennes, France

Central square with restaurants, bars and terraces next to the namesake church from the 15th century.

Le Liberte
Le Liberte

Rennes, France

Modern event center with 4500 seats for concerts, shows and cultural performances.

Gayeulles Park
Gayeulles Park

Rennes, France

A 100-hectare park featuring a water sports center, swimming pool, farm, mini golf, hiking trails and a lake for water activities.

Ecomuseum of the Country of Rennes
Ecomuseum of the Country of Rennes

Rennes, France

A museum set in a 16th century farm showcasing the agricultural history of the region through exhibitions and demonstrations.

La Rue Saint-Michel
La Rue Saint-Michel

Rennes, France

A central street with over 40 bars and restaurants that fills with students every Thursday evening.

Halles Martenot
Halles Martenot

Rennes, France

A 19th century market building where vendors sell regional products, cheese, meat and fresh vegetables.

Rue du Chapitre
Rue du Chapitre

Rennes, France

This medieval street displays traditional timber houses with retail stores on the ground floor and old cobblestone pavement.

Couvent des Jacobins
Couvent des Jacobins

Rennes, France

Medieval monastery from the 14th century that serves as a congress center and exhibition space after renovation.

Maison Ti-Koz
Maison Ti-Koz

Rennes, France

This restored 16th-century building houses a restaurant serving Breton crepes and galettes.

Northern Cemetery
Northern Cemetery

Rennes, France

The cemetery, opened in 1824, contains graves of regional figures and monumental tombs from the 19th century.

Place des Lices
Place des Lices

Rennes, France

The market square dates from the 15th century. Every Saturday, vendors gather here for the region's largest food market featuring produce from local farms.

Mail François Mitterrand
Mail François Mitterrand

Rennes, France

A 400-meter pedestrian zone with retail stores, restaurants and public benches under plane trees.

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