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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 region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.
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Visit Rennes (Brittany, France) Photo Gallery Book hotels, flights, car hire. The important town of Rennes is located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in the centre of eastern Brittany, and is both the capital of the region and a busy regional hub.
Rennes, city, capital of Ille-et-Vilaine département, Brittany région, western France. It is situated at the confluence of the Ille and Vilaine rivers. The city’s name is derived from the Redones, a Celtic tribe that established its capital there.
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- Old Rennes. Rennes was almost completely razed by a great fire in 1720, which explains why there are so many dignified late-18th-century houses in the city.
- Parc du Thabor. On the highest hill in the city, Parc du Thabor is ten hectares of the most sublime gardens you may ever see. If you need convincing, just picture the rose gardens in summer, where more than 2,000 varieties bloom each year.
- Palais du Parlement de Bretagne. After the Union of Brittany and France in 1532 Rennes’ importance increased almost overnight and it became the home of one of France’s 17 regional governments.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. Like many French regional museums, Rennes’ Musée des Beaux-Arts opened just after the Revolution with works seized from religious buildings and stately homes in the area.
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.
Aug 6, 2023 · You are planning to visit Rennes, the capital of Brittany (Bretagne in French) for a week-end or a short holiday? In order to help you plan your stay, I have created this city guide with all the points of interest and must-see attractions in Rennes and its surroundings.
