Coulée verte de la pénétrante, Linear green space in northern Rennes, France
The Coulée verte de la pénétrante extends for 1.9 kilometers from the northern ring road to the Saint-Martin meadows, offering paths through natural vegetation.
In 1967, municipal authorities planned a four-lane highway through this area, but local opposition led to the project's cancellation in 2004.
In 2016, the green corridor integrated art installations, including a giant radish sculpture and a monumental birdhouse added in 2020.
Multiple access points along the corridor connect residential neighborhoods to the city center through pedestrian and cycling paths spanning 17 hectares.
The space maintains a distinctive proportion, being 22 times longer than its width, with remnants of the abandoned highway project still visible.
Location: Rennes
GPS coordinates: 48.13300,-1.66570
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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