Rennes Opera house, Opera house in Place de la Mairie, Rennes, France
The Rennes Opera House is a theater in Place de la Mairie combining Italian architecture with classical design elements, grand columns, and ornate stone decorations across its main facade. The building stands directly opposite the town hall, creating a balanced arrangement with it on the square.
Architect Charles Millardet designed this theater, which opened in 1836 and received national monument status in 1975. The building has served as an important cultural venue in the city for over two centuries.
This venue serves as a gathering place for opera, concert, and theatrical performances, where audiences come throughout the year for different shows. The 550-seat hall fills with people seeking to experience classical music and performing arts.
The theater sits centrally on the city's main square, making it easy to find on foot and clearly visible. Visitors can inquire about current performances and explore the surrounding area.
The building is regularly observed from outside since it stands as one of France's oldest continuously operating theaters. Its position opposite the town hall makes it a photographic focal point of the square.
Location: Rennes
Inception: January 1, 1856
Architects: Charles Millardet
Official opening: 1836
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Place de la Mairie
Email: opera@opera-rennes.fr
Website: https://opera-rennes.fr/en
GPS coordinates: 48.11141,-1.67858
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
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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