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Rennes Attractions

A guide to the top places to visit in Rennes, France, from parks to palaces.

Things to do in Rennes – top Rennes must-see attractions

Rennes is a city where medieval timber-frame houses stand beside bold Baroque architecture, making its landmarks a vivid record of Breton history and identity. From half-timbered old-town streets to sweeping public gardens and grand civic monuments, the range of things to see in Rennes, France is genuinely impressive. Stroll through the formal gardens of Parc du Thabor, browse local produce at Marché des Lices, or explore Breton art and history at Les Champs Libres. Check out the list below to plan your time in the city without missing the good stuff.

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Museums
Museums
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Historic Site
Historic Site
Parks
Parks
Monuments
Monuments
Planetariums
Planetariums
Parc du Thabor
Couples
Parc du Thabor
Why visit?
  • French formal gardens
  • Rose garden
  • Free entry
Parc des Gayeulles
Families
Parc des Gayeulles
Why visit?
  • Large wooded parkland
  • Fishing ponds
  • Sports facilities
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Art & Culture Lovers
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Why visit?
  • 18th-century palace building
  • Fine arts collection
  • Egyptian antiquities
Rennes Cathedral
History Geeks
Rennes Cathedral
Why visit?
  • Baroque stone facade
  • 19th-century reconstruction
  • Historic religious site
Les Champs Libres
Families
Les Champs Libres
Why visit?
  • Regional history museum
  • Science exhibitions
  • Planetarium
Espace des Sciences
Families
Espace des Sciences
Why visit?
  • Interactive science exhibits
  • On-site planetarium
  • Kid-friendly workshops
Shoppers
Marché des Lices
Why visit?
  • Local Breton produce
  • Saturday outdoor market
  • One of France's largest
History Geeks
Parlement de Bretagne
Why visit?
  • 17th-century Baroque palace
  • Breton parliament history
  • Painted wood-panel ceilings
Roazhon Park
Sports Enthusiasts
Roazhon Park
Why visit?
  • Home of Stade Rennais FC
  • Ligue 1 match days
  • Capacity of 29,000+
Couvent des Jacobins
Architecture Enthusiasts
Couvent des Jacobins
Why visit?
  • 13th-century Gothic convent
  • Contemporary event venue
  • Medieval stone architecture
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