Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle de Rennes

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Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle de Rennes

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Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle de Rennes, Minor basilica in Centre district, Rennes, France.

The Gothic Revival basilica features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, with intricate stonework adorning its exterior and interior spaces.

Jean-Baptiste Martenot, appointed as Rennes city architect from 1858 to 1895, completed the basilica construction in 1904 following twenty years of work.

The basilica holds regular religious services and maintains its status as a central gathering place for Catholic worshippers in the Rennes community.

The basilica opens daily for visits and prayer, with scheduled mass times posted at the entrance and guided tours available upon request.

The structure earned recognition in the general inventory of cultural heritage, marking its importance within French architectural preservation efforts.

Location: Rennes

Inception: 1904

Architects: Jean-Baptiste Martenot

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 48.11492,-1.68040

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44

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