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Rennes (French pronunciation: ⓘ; Breton: Roazhon [ˈrwɑːõn]; Gallo: Resnn; Latin: Condate Redonum) is a city in the east of Brittany in Northwestern France at the confluence of the rivers Ille and Vilaine. Rennes is the prefecture of the Brittany region and Ille-et-Vilaine department.
Rennes, city, capital of Ille-et-Vilaine département, Brittany région, western France. It is situated at the confluence of the Ille and Vilaine rivers. Rennes, France. The city’s name is derived from the Redones, a Celtic tribe that established its capital there.
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De ruelles historiques en street art, de parcs en FRAC, tout pour se mettre dans le bain avant de visiter la capitale bretonne, en mode festif et détendu.
The official language in Brittany and Rennes is French. The Breton language is still very much alive in the region. In the part of Haute-Bretagne where Rennes is located, the traditional language is called Gallo.
- Medieval Rennes and The Cathedral
- Rennes in The 17th and 18th Century
- Other Sites in Rennes Town Centre
- Rennes Museums
- Activities and Festivals in Rennes
The most interesting part of your visit is the medieval centre of Rennes. Unfortunately a large part of this was destroyed by a fire in 1720 that raged for a week and burned down more than 900 houses and buildings. The part which survived, with the impressive tall half-timbered houses that you will have seen in almost every postcard of Rennes, is i...
After exploring the medieval quarter you can explore the more recent part of Rennes, which has lots of grand buildings typical of the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the most imposing is the splendid mansion called 'Hotel de Blossac', and also here in Rue du Chapitre you can see the Hotel de Brie. The Place de la Marie with its lovely Theatre build...
The Rue la Fayette, an elegant pedestrianised street in the centre of Rennes is a good starting place if you are looking for up-market shops. To escape from the bustle of Rennes for a while you can explore the pleasant Jardin du Thabor, next to the Church of Saint Melanie.
There are two noteworthy museums in Rennes, the Musee de Bretagne and the Musee des Beaux-Arts. Both are in the same building on the Quai Emile-Zola in the south-east of the town centre and both deserve a visit. The first museum explores the history of Brittany, and the second has a good collection of paintings from medieval times to the 20th centu...
Rennes is a student town with a vibrant night life. Head for the Rue St Michel if you are in town for the evening. Rue Saint Georges, Rue St Malo and the Place des Lices are also good places to find lots of activity. At the beginning of July every year Rennes hosts its celebrated ‘Tombées de la Nuit' festival. This is a mixture of music, light show...
Apr 29, 2023 · Rennes polls well in lists of France’s most liveable cities, which comes as no shock: The city is flush with green space, conserves its history with care and has the attractions of a big city on a walkable scale.
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