Palace of the Parlement of Brittany
Palace of the Parlement of Brittany, Classical courthouse in quartier Centre, Rennes, France.
The Palace of the Parlement of Brittany features grand chambers with coffered ceilings, decorated canvases, and Gobelins tapestries within its classical architecture.
Established in 1485 and relocated to Rennes, this parliament processed civil appeals and supervised local administration until the French Revolution in 1790.
The building maintains dual functions as both an active court of appeal and a monument, allowing visitors to experience judicial heritage through guided tours.
Located in central Rennes, the palace opens for guided visits that showcase historical chambers, architectural elements, and preserved artworks from the 17th century.
Following a devastating fire in 1994, the palace underwent extensive restoration, with certain fire traces deliberately preserved as historical markers.
Location: Rennes
Architects: Germain Gaultier, Salomon de Brosse
Architectural style: classical architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:45-17:00
GPS coordinates: 48.11280,-1.67778
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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.
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