Rennes Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Rennes, France
The cathedral features a classical facade with 44 granite columns from Chausey Islands and twin towers reaching 48 meters in height.
The original 6th-century structure was replaced by a Gothic cathedral in the 12th century, which later experienced a tower collapse in 1490.
The cathedral holds a Flemish altarpiece from 1520 in its treasury room, along with liturgical objects reflecting religious traditions.
The cathedral remains open for worship services and public visits, with guided tours available each Wednesday during summer months.
Pope Pius IX gifted rare marble slabs from the Roman Forum for the altar area of the cathedral.
Location: Rennes
Inception: 1845
Architects: François Huguet, Mathurin Crucy, Louis Richelot, Tugal Caris, Pierre Corbineau
Architectural style: classical architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: 09:30-12:00,15:00-18:00
Website: http://cathedralerennes.catholique.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.11167,-1.68326
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
Rennes offers a range of historic and cultural sites that reflect its history and current vibrancy. The city features green spaces like the Thabor Park with its French-style gardens and rose garden, religious buildings such as the neoclassical 19th-century Cathedral, and institutional structures like the 17th-century Parliament of Brittany, where visitors can explore rooms decorated with tapestries and painted ceilings. The museums in Rennes showcase different aspects of the region and art. The Museum of Brittany traces the development of the territory from Antiquity onward, while the Fine Arts Museum exhibits collections from the 14th to the 20th century. The FRAC Bretagne hosts contemporary art exhibitions. The Place of the Republic, with its Opera and Town Hall, constitutes the administrative and cultural heart. On Saturdays, the Marché des Lices brings together local producers and Breton specialties, providing an insight into local products.
Marché des Lices
109 m
Basilique Saint-Sauveur de Rennes
112 m
Condate Riedonum
66 m
Porte Mordelaise
116 m
Hôtel de Blossac
88 m
City walls of Rennes
167 m
Halles Martenot
109 m
Chapelle Saint-Yves de Rennes
135 m
An Ti Kozh
34 m
Tour du Chesne
156 m
Maison de la Prévôté
36 m
Hôtel du Bouexic de Pinieuc
95 m
Hôtel de Cintré
44 m
Hôtel Lagonidec
63 m
Maison Saint-Pierre (Rennes)
48 m
Rennes St-Sauveur basilica
128 m
Maison de la Chouette
83 m
Maison, 22 rue du Chapitre (Rennes)
57 m
Maison, 6 rue Saint-Sauveur
56 m
Immeubles, 10 et 12 rue de la Psalette
47 m
Immeuble, 4-6 rue de la Psalette
50 m
Maison des Filles de la Charité
66 m
Square Hyacinthe Lorette
177 m
Projet de restauration de la façade nord de la cathédrale de Rennes (1860)
0 m
Retable anversois de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes
9 m
Maison, 6 rue Saint-Yves
133 m
Maison des Chevaliers du Saint-Esprit
57 m
Maison, 8 rue Saint-Sauveur
49 mReviews
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