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Rennes' hidden Instagram gems: uncovering the city's secret spots

Tucked away from the bustling tourist trails, Rennes holds a treasure trove of quaint locales that beg to be captured and treasured through the lens. This curated collection ventures off the beaten path to bring you a compilation of secret spots where charming architecture, serene nature, and captivating street art converge, creating the perfect backdrop for your Instagram gallery. Each selected point of interest not only promises a unique visual appeal but also a whisper of the rich stories and local culture that imbue the historic streets of Rennes.

La rue de la Psalette
La rue de la Psalette

Rennes, France

A narrow cobblestoned alley adorned with historical timber frame houses.

Parc du Thabor Rose Garden
Parc du Thabor Rose Garden

Rennes, France

An enchanting floral haven within Rennes' famed park, often overlooked by visitors.

Portes Mordelaises
Portes Mordelaises

Rennes, France

The remnants of the city’s ancient defensive walls, still standing as sentinels of history.

Jardin Saint-Georges
Jardin Saint-Georges

Rennes, France

A serene hideaway garden adjacent to the grand Palais Saint-Georges.

Chapelle Saint-Yves
Chapelle Saint-Yves

Rennes, France

An architectural gem repurposed into a visitor center, with hidden cloister gardens.

Rue Saint-Michel
Rue Saint-Michel

Rennes, France

Famously known as 'Rue de la Soif', this street comes alive with a different persona when quiet.

Halles Martenot
Halles Martenot

Rennes, France

A nineteenth-century glass and iron market hall, home to photogenic local produce displays.

Horizons Tower
Horizons Tower

Rennes, France

Offering panoramic cityscape views, this skyscraper is an unexpected photo-op spot.

Mail François Mitterrand
Mail François Mitterrand

Rennes, France

A wide promenade framed by contemporary architecture and dotted with modern art installations.

Hôtel de Blossac
Hôtel de Blossac

Rennes, France

An 18th-century mansion with ornate interiors and a seldom-visited courtyard.

La Criée Centre for Contemporary Arts
La Criée Centre for Contemporary Arts

Rennes, France

A vibrant cultural hub with ever-changing exhibits, tucked inside a historic building.

Passage des Carmélites
Passage des Carmélites

Rennes, France

A peaceful passage that features a blend of old-world charm and eclectic shop fronts.

Square de la Motte
Square de la Motte

Rennes, France

A secluded green space featuring contemporary sculptures and landscaping wonders.

Parc Oberthür
Parc Oberthür

Rennes, France

A lesser-known park offering a peaceful refuge and picturesque flora.

La Place des Lices Market
La Place des Lices Market

Rennes, France

Experience the vibrant colors and scents of local life at this traditional market.

Pont Réan
Pont Réan

Rennes, France

Capture the charm of this historical bridge spanning the Vilaine river.

Ecluse du Moulin du Comte
Ecluse du Moulin du Comte

Rennes, France

A quaint lock offering a picturesque canal side setting, perfect for tranquil moments.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes

Rennes, France

Outside the usual circuit, this museum features an impressive art collection.

La Rue du Chapitre
La Rue du Chapitre

Rennes, France

A picturesque street with a harmonious blend of old brick facades and lively cultural spots.

Lycée Émile Zola
Lycée Émile Zola

Rennes, France

Historic school known for its impressive architecture and lush courtyard.

Rennes Opera House
Rennes Opera House

Rennes, France

Capture the elegance of this 19th-century opera house, known for its stunning facade.

Le Couvent des Jacobins
Le Couvent des Jacobins

Rennes, France

A restored convent that now serves as a contemporary conference center with striking interiors.

Place Honoré Commeurec
Place Honoré Commeurec

Rennes, France

A cobblestone square surrounded by chic boutiques and historical buildings.

Hôtel Dieu
Hôtel Dieu

Rennes, France

An architectural marvel, once a hospital, now hosting various cultural events.

Musée de la Danse
Musée de la Danse

Rennes, France

Dynamic art center dedicated to dance, housed within a minimalist building.

FRAC Bretagne
FRAC Bretagne

Rennes, France

Known for its distinctive architecture and contribution to contemporary art.

Église Toussaints
Église Toussaints

Rennes, France

An often overlooked church featuring a mix of gothic and renaissance styles.

Jardin Hamelin Oberthür
Jardin Hamelin Oberthür

Rennes, France

Discover the tranquility of this private garden with its stunning seasonal flowers.

La Rue Saint-Georges
La Rue Saint-Georges

Rennes, France

A hidden gem featuring elegant shops in traditional Brittany buildings.

Place du Calvaire
Place du Calvaire

Rennes, France

A small square with historic charm, often unnoticed by visitors.

Le Mabilay
Le Mabilay

Rennes, France

Modernist architecture housing startups and a popular café with fantastic views.

Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet
Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet

Striking water tower transformed into an artistic landmark, its imposing structure offers a unique silhouette against the skyline.

La rue de la Psalette A narrow cobblestoned alley adorned with historical timber frame houses.

La rue de la Psalette
La rue de la Psalette A narrow cobblestoned alley adorned with historical timber frame houses.
Parc du Thabor Rose Garden An enchanting floral haven within Rennes' famed park, often overlooked by visitors.

Parc du Thabor Rose Garden
Parc du Thabor Rose Garden An enchanting floral haven within Rennes' famed park, often overlooked by visitors.
Portes Mordelaises The remnants of the city’s ancient defensive walls, still standing as sentinels of history.

Portes Mordelaises
Portes Mordelaises The remnants of the city’s ancient defensive walls, still standing as sentinels of history.
Jardin Saint-Georges A serene hideaway garden adjacent to the grand Palais Saint-Georges.

Jardin Saint-Georges
Jardin Saint-Georges A serene hideaway garden adjacent to the grand Palais Saint-Georges.
Chapelle Saint-Yves An architectural gem repurposed into a visitor center, with hidden cloister gardens.

Chapelle Saint-Yves
Chapelle Saint-Yves An architectural gem repurposed into a visitor center, with hidden cloister gardens.
Rue Saint-Michel Famously known as 'Rue de la Soif', this street comes alive with a different persona when quiet.

Rue Saint-Michel
Rue Saint-Michel Famously known as 'Rue de la Soif', this street comes alive with a different persona when quiet.
Halles Martenot A nineteenth-century glass and iron market hall, home to photogenic local produce displays.

Halles Martenot
Halles Martenot A nineteenth-century glass and iron market hall, home to photogenic local produce displays.
Horizons Tower Offering panoramic cityscape views, this skyscraper is an unexpected photo-op spot.

Horizons Tower
Horizons Tower Offering panoramic cityscape views, this skyscraper is an unexpected photo-op spot.
Mail François Mitterrand A wide promenade framed by contemporary architecture and dotted with modern art installations.

Mail François Mitterrand
Mail François Mitterrand A wide promenade framed by contemporary architecture and dotted with modern art installations.
Hôtel de Blossac An 18th-century mansion with ornate interiors and a seldom-visited courtyard.

Hôtel de Blossac
Hôtel de Blossac An 18th-century mansion with ornate interiors and a seldom-visited courtyard.
La Criée Centre for Contemporary Arts A vibrant cultural hub with ever-changing exhibits, tucked inside a historic building.

La Criée Centre for Contemporary Arts
La Criée Centre for Contemporary Arts A vibrant cultural hub with ever-changing exhibits, tucked inside a historic building.
Passage des Carmélites A peaceful passage that features a blend of old-world charm and eclectic shop fronts.

Passage des Carmélites
Passage des Carmélites A peaceful passage that features a blend of old-world charm and eclectic shop fronts.
Square de la Motte A secluded green space featuring contemporary sculptures and landscaping wonders.

Square de la Motte
Square de la Motte A secluded green space featuring contemporary sculptures and landscaping wonders.
Parc Oberthür A lesser-known park offering a peaceful refuge and picturesque flora.

Parc Oberthür
Parc Oberthür A lesser-known park offering a peaceful refuge and picturesque flora.
La Place des Lices Market Experience the vibrant colors and scents of local life at this traditional market.

La Place des Lices Market
La Place des Lices Market Experience the vibrant colors and scents of local life at this traditional market.
Pont Réan Capture the charm of this historical bridge spanning the Vilaine river.

Pont Réan
Pont Réan Capture the charm of this historical bridge spanning the Vilaine river.
Ecluse du Moulin du Comte A quaint lock offering a picturesque canal side setting, perfect for tranquil moments.

Ecluse du Moulin du Comte
Ecluse du Moulin du Comte A quaint lock offering a picturesque canal side setting, perfect for tranquil moments.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes Outside the usual circuit, this museum features an impressive art collection.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes Outside the usual circuit, this museum features an impressive art collection.
La Rue du Chapitre A picturesque street with a harmonious blend of old brick facades and lively cultural spots.

La Rue du Chapitre
La Rue du Chapitre A picturesque street with a harmonious blend of old brick facades and lively cultural spots.
Lycée Émile Zola Historic school known for its impressive architecture and lush courtyard.

Lycée Émile Zola
Lycée Émile Zola Historic school known for its impressive architecture and lush courtyard.
Rennes Opera House Capture the elegance of this 19th-century opera house, known for its stunning facade.

Rennes Opera House
Rennes Opera House Capture the elegance of this 19th-century opera house, known for its stunning facade.
Le Couvent des Jacobins A restored convent that now serves as a contemporary conference center with striking interiors.

Le Couvent des Jacobins
Le Couvent des Jacobins A restored convent that now serves as a contemporary conference center with striking interiors.
Place Honoré Commeurec A cobblestone square surrounded by chic boutiques and historical buildings.

Place Honoré Commeurec
Place Honoré Commeurec A cobblestone square surrounded by chic boutiques and historical buildings.
Hôtel Dieu An architectural marvel, once a hospital, now hosting various cultural events.

Hôtel Dieu
Hôtel Dieu An architectural marvel, once a hospital, now hosting various cultural events.
Musée de la Danse Dynamic art center dedicated to dance, housed within a minimalist building.

Musée de la Danse
Musée de la Danse Dynamic art center dedicated to dance, housed within a minimalist building.
FRAC Bretagne Known for its distinctive architecture and contribution to contemporary art.

FRAC Bretagne
FRAC Bretagne Known for its distinctive architecture and contribution to contemporary art.
Église Toussaints An often overlooked church featuring a mix of gothic and renaissance styles.

Église Toussaints
Église Toussaints An often overlooked church featuring a mix of gothic and renaissance styles.
Jardin Hamelin Oberthür Discover the tranquility of this private garden with its stunning seasonal flowers.

Jardin Hamelin Oberthür
Jardin Hamelin Oberthür Discover the tranquility of this private garden with its stunning seasonal flowers.
La Rue Saint-Georges A hidden gem featuring elegant shops in traditional Brittany buildings.

La Rue Saint-Georges
La Rue Saint-Georges A hidden gem featuring elegant shops in traditional Brittany buildings.
Place du Calvaire A small square with historic charm, often unnoticed by visitors.

Place du Calvaire
Place du Calvaire A small square with historic charm, often unnoticed by visitors.
Le Mabilay Modernist architecture housing startups and a popular café with fantastic views.

Le Mabilay
Le Mabilay Modernist architecture housing startups and a popular café with fantastic views.
Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet Striking water tower transformed into an artistic landmark, its imposing structure offers a unique silhouette against the skyline.

Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet
Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet Striking water tower transformed into an artistic landmark, its imposing structure offers a unique silhouette against the skyline.