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   Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany and is a true reflection of French splendor while it beams with its own distinct regional character. The city offers tourists a wealth of breathtaking architecture in its old town, from medieval and Renaissance mansions to stately classical structures.

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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.

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   Rennes is in the north-west of France - it is the prefecture (capital) of the Ille-et-Vilaine department (general information: Rennes is 308 kilometres from Paris). Geographical Information Commune: Rennes

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   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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   Rennes, France. The city’s name is derived from the Redones, a Celtic tribe that established its capital there. Under Roman occupation the town became the centre of communications of the province of Armorica. In the Middle Ages it vied with Nantes as capital of the dukes of Brittany.

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   What is Rennes famous for?

   • Summary Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany and is a true reflection of French splendor while it beams with its own distinct regional character. The city offers tourists a wealth of breathtaking architecture in its old town, from medieval and Renaissance mansions to stately classical structures.

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   What does Rennes mean in French?

   • The inhabitants of Rennes are called Rennais (masculine) or Rennaises (feminine) in French. Rennes's history goes back more than 2,000 years to a time when it was a small Gallic village named Condate. Together with Vannes and Nantes, it was one of the major cities of the ancient Duchy of Brittany.

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   When did Rennes become a city?

   • From the early sixteenth century until the French Revolution, Rennes was a parliamentary, administrative and garrison city of the historic province of Brittany in the Kingdom of France, as evidenced by its 17th-century Parliament's Palace. Rennes played an important role in the Stamped Paper Revolt (Revolt of the papier timbré) in 1675.

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   Is Rennes a liveable city?

   • When you book a hotel or tour that we link to, we may earn a commission. 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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   Why should you visit Rennes?

   • It is a ravishingly set-out city with an expressive and majestic center and an astonishing medieval quarter that is a delight to be immersed in. At night, Rennes has no end of brisk spots to visit for a drink, while the range of chic restaurant selection is incredible. The city of Rennes was almost entirely wiped out by a great fire in 1720.

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   How many people live in Rennes?

   • Rennes is the prefecture of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department. In 2017, the urban area had a population of 357,327 inhabitants, and the larger metropolitan area had 739,974 inhabitants. [ 3 ] The inhabitants of Rennes are called Rennais (masculine) or Rennaises (feminine) in French.

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   Rennes (French pronunciation: [ʁɛn] ⓘ; 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.