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Place du Champ-Jacquet
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Place du Champ-Jacquet, Medieval square in central Rennes, France.

Place du Champ-Jacquet is a triangular square in central Rennes with slanting timber-framed houses whose facades lean at different angles and heights. The buildings come from various periods and show a mix of construction styles created through repairs and modifications across the centuries.

The square was partially rebuilt after a major fire in 1720, while the northern section with older timber houses remained standing. This division between old and new construction still marks the appearance of the square today.

The square takes its name from a military captain and serves as a gathering place where locals spend time in cafes and shops throughout the day. The timber-framed buildings and narrow streets create the feeling of a living meeting point that has hosted community life for centuries.

The square is completely pedestrian-only and easily accessible from all sides with no elevation changes in the surrounding passages. Restaurants and cafes line the space, but quieter spots are available for sitting and watching daily activity.

A narrow building on the eastern side appears wedged like a thin sliver between its neighbors. Its unusual shape came from original property lines that were not changed during the post-fire rebuilding.

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Rue du Champ Jacquet, 35000 Rennes, France
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Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00
GPS coordinates
48.11290,-1.68025
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December 12, 2025 09:02
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