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Known for its medieval half-timbered houses and its huge cathedral, Rennes... In this video, we take you on a tour of the beautiful capital of Brittany, Rennes.
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- Leggett Immobilier
Mar 30, 2015 · Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department. The city is the tenth largest in France, with a metropolitan area of about 700,000 inhabitants. With ...
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- Michael Jiroch
Mar 1, 2015 · Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany and the capital of the former Duchy of Brittany. Already the Romans and Celts settled here. Later Britons emigrated in Armorica, as the North West...
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- 1 Visit The Tourist Information Centre and Saint-Yves Chapel
- 2 Look For The Half-Timbered Buildings in The Old Town
- 3 Admire The Building of Rennes City Hall
- 4 Visit The Brittany Parliament Building
- 5 Visit The Remains of The Medieval City Gate
- 6 Walk The Street Next to The River Vilaine
- 7 Admire The Beauty of Parc Du Thabor
The tourism information centre in Rennes is quite special because part of it is the Saint-Yves chapel.This was once the Chapel of the former general hospital dating from the 15th century. Today it houses a permanent exhibition on the city’s history. When you are there, ask for advice for the best places to see in the city and book your visit to the...
Almost 300 colourful buildings have survived the fire of 1720 in Rennes when most of the city was burnt down. The buildings were built in the city starting from late middle ages. They usually have a taller structure than the fully timbered ones. Some of the houses even have three or four floors. One more specific feature is that the higher floors a...
The Baroque style Rennes City Hall was built after the 1720 Great Fire of Rennes, by outstanding architect Jacques Gabriel. It consists of two buildings joined by the clock tower. One of the buildings houses Pantheon devoted to people killed in the First World War. Right under the clock is an empty niche, where once was a statue of Louis XV that wa...
The parliament building, designed by the architect of the Palace of Luxembourg in Paris, was constructed in the first half of 17th century to house the Breton Parliament when the region was united with France. These days the palace houses the Court of Appeal.The interiors of the building are accessible only with guided tours. You can admire its gra...
Mordelles Gate (Portes mordelaises), built in the middle of the 15th century, once served as the main entrance to the town. The way from the gates into the city leads to the Cathedral of St. Peter. The gate is also known as the "royal doorway", because the Dukes of Brittany walked through the gate after having sworn to defend Brittany's freedom, be...
The Vilaine is a pretty river that crosses Rennes even though its name means “ugly” in French. It’s the 10th longest river in France. There was a belief once that the Vilaine river waters had a magical power to make every woman beautiful so ungraceful young women would come to bathe in the waters of the Vilaine for its beneficial effects.
Parc du Thabor is situated on the highest hill in Rennes. It belonged to the Abbey Saint-Melaine until the French Revolution. After its opening to the public in the 18th century, initially, only men were allowed to visit. The park features a waterfall, an orangery and an aviary with beautiful sorts of pigeons.Where do you think to go in France next...
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.
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.
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Rennes is the chief city of Brittany in northwest France. It's mostly modern and industrial, but has many grand 18th and 19th century buildings, and survivors of earlier times. It's also well-endowed with cultural attractions. In 2020 the city population was 222,485, with about 150,000 more living in the wider metropolis.
