Place Saint-Germain, Central square in Rennes, France
Place Saint-Germain extends from Saint-Germain Church to the Vilaine River, forming a rectangular space in the heart of Rennes.
The square location dates back to the 11th century, with archaeological findings revealing a wooden bridge crossing point over the Vilaine River.
From the 13th to 15th centuries, the area surrounding Place Saint-Germain contained tanneries and marked the location of the Saint-Germain gate.
The Saint-Germain metro station, opened in 2022, connects to the square through two entrances equipped with stairs and elevators.
A World War II bomb discovered during metro construction work in 2014 required the evacuation of 3,000 people for safe disposal.
Location: Rennes
Address: Pl. Saint-Germain, 35000 Rennes, France 35000 Rennes
GPS coordinates: 48.11084,-1.67605
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:21
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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Immeuble, 4 place du Parlement
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Hôtel de Ferron
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Quai Émile-Zola
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Petit Hôtel de Chalain
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Hôtel de Chalain
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Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Germain de Rennes
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Immeuble, 8 rue Saint-Georges
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Immeuble, 10 rue Saint-Georges
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Immeuble, 12 rue Saint-Georges
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Immeuble, 26 rue Saint-Georges
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Jardin de Saint-Georges
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Pipe organ of Église Saint-Germain, Rennes
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Anciens bains Saint-Georges (Rennes)
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Immeuble, 28-30 rue Saint-Georges
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Baie 10 de l'église Saint-Germain de Rennes
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Immeuble, 32 rue Saint-Georges
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Immeuble, 14 rue Saint-Georges
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