Halles Martenot, Market hall from 1870 in Rennes, France.
The Halles Martenot features a combination of cast iron and intricate ironwork across its 1,260 square meters of architectural space in Place des Lices.
Architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot designed this market hall in 1870, with the Fonderie Guy of Rennes producing the metal elements for its construction.
The hall maintains its role as a central marketplace while receiving recognition as a classified historical monument, preserving local commercial traditions.
This venue accommodates up to 1,200 people and includes 720 square meters of pedestrian area, making it suitable for markets, exhibitions, and events.
Every Saturday morning, the space hosts the Marché des Lices, recognized as the second largest market in France.
Location: Rennes
Inception: 1870
Architects: Jean-Baptiste Martenot
Creator: Fonderie Guy (Rennes)
Made from material: cast iron, ironwork
GPS coordinates: 48.11260,-1.68375
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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.
Rennes offers photography locations from medieval streets to modern architecture. The city includes timber houses in rue de la Psalette, the rose garden at Parc du Thabor, and fortifications at Portes Mordelaises. Photographers find the Martenot market hall, the exhibits at FRAC Bretagne, and the market at Place des Lices.
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