* Rennes, capital of Brittany, a Metropolis of art and history, should not be missed by anyone wanting a better understanding of Breton reality, past and present. It expresses its strong cultural identity through one of its major buildings, the Palace of the Breton Parliament which underlies the history of Brittany at the same time as bearing witness to France’s exceptional 17th-century pictorial art.
* Not to be missed
- The medieval town and its colourful timber-framed houses
- The 18th-century town and its two royal squares
- The Breton Parliament (17th century) and the town hall (18th century) by Gabriel
- Thabor and Oberthür parks (19th century)
- Place des Lices and its market (Saturdays)
- The “Champs Libres“ cultural centre (Musée de Bretagne, Espace des Sciences...)
- Musée des Beaux Arts (fine arts)
- The Rennes regional ecomuseum
- Saint-Yves chapel (15th century) and its exhibition on Rennes’ heritage
- Breton flavours: crêpes, bottled cider, seafood…
* Experience Rennes
Discovery break of Brittany’s capital
- 3 days/2 nights in a hotel including breakfasts (double occupancy),
- 2 Rennes Metropole City Pass featuring on the spot bargains: guided visits, entrances to museums, concerts, leisure activities… From € 65 per person in 2-star hotel
or € 89 in a 3-star hotel.
* Festive Rennes
The "Tombées de la Nuit" July 1-6, 2008. Music and sound arts in Rennes. Discover music of all styles and original theatre productions in the street or unusual venues.
* Getting there
- Direct high-speed-train station: 2 hrs from Paris
- Airport: Rennes Saint-Jacques (8 km from Rennes)
- Rennes underground (VAL): runs Monday to Saturday from 5.20 am to 12.40 am, on Sundays and public holidays from 7.30 am to 12.40 am
- RN (dual carriageways) 157, 137 and 12 (350 km from Paris)
- Bicycle hire (Vélos Clearchannel-Vilaine car park)
* Contact
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OFFICE DE TOURISME
Espace Saint-Yves
11 rue Saint-Yves
35000 Rennes
33 (0)2 99 67 11 11
Fax: 33 (0)2 99 67 11 00
infos@tourisme-rennes.com
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