Rennes, capital of Brittany region, boasts architectural urban and rural heritage.
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What to discover?
Visited for its 2000-year old history, Rennes is a charming city full of interesting sights and places to visit. Together with Dinan and Vannes, Rennes features the oldest examples of civil timber-framed architecture. Strolling in the city, you will discover the old quarter of the city.
The civil buildings are also worth to see: Hotel de Ville, Opera, Palais du Commerce, Palais Saint Georges. Close to Saint Melaine Abbey, The Thabor garden offers in the heart of the city, a delightful place to rest. You will certainly enjoy the diverse botanical species, the bandstand, the aviary, the rose garden and so on. Throughout the year,
Rennes offers many cultural events such as les tombées de la nuit in July (original street theatre and musical events of all styles), Jazz à l’Ouest in November, the transmusicales in December, Rennes flea market in January, and so on. Gastronomy in Rennes is also essential. Every year, the Festival Gourmand draws a hundred chefs from the city and the surrounding area. The focus is made on regional dishes, expertise and creativity. Do not miss on Saturday morning, the Lices market, one of the largest and most colourful in France.
