Porte Mordelaise, Medieval city gate in Rennes, France.
The Porte Mordelaise features two stone towers with a central entrance passage that stands as part of the remaining city walls of Rennes.
Built in 1440, this fortified entrance served as the main gateway where dukes of Brittany took their oaths before entering the city.
The gate structure remains a testament to medieval military architecture and represents the historical relationship between Rennes and the Duchy of Brittany.
Visitors can find the gate at the intersection of rue des Portes Mordelaises and rue de Dinan in the historical center of Rennes.
The stone carvings on the gate include names of nobility and ceremonial inscriptions that document the entrance rituals of medieval dignitaries.
Location: Rennes
Part of: City walls of Rennes
GPS coordinates: 48.11200,-1.68474
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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.
Rennes Cathedral
116 m
Marché des Lices
99 m
Condate Riedonum
62 m
City walls of Rennes
65 m
Halles Martenot
99 m
Église Saint-Étienne de Rennes
98 m
An Ti Kozh
125 m
Tour du Chesne
96 m
Hôtel du Molant
89 m
Croix de la Mission
164 m
Hôtel Montbourcher
125 m
Hôtel Racapé-de-La-Feuillée
157 m
Maison de la Prévôté
150 m
Hôtel du Bouexic de Pinieuc
47 m
Hôtel de Cintré
146 m
Hôtel Lagonidec
144 m
Maison de la Chouette
111 m
Maison, 22 rue du Chapitre (Rennes)
156 m
Maison Saint-Pierre (Rennes)
161 m
Immeubles, 10 et 12 rue de la Psalette
162 m
Immeuble, 4-6 rue de la Psalette
160 m
Maison des Filles de la Charité
149 m
Square Hyacinthe Lorette
151 m
Projet de restauration de la façade nord de la cathédrale de Rennes (1860)
116 m
Retable anversois de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes
121 m
Maison, 6 rue Saint-Sauveur
166 m
Hôtel des Monnaies
163 m
Maison, 8 rue Saint-Sauveur
158 mReviews
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