Rennes, France skyline: the 31 most iconic buildings and best views in Rennes

The planetarium is worth the visit. The view of the city from the upper floors is awesome.

Such a cool place to visit! Kids loved the exhibitions

An excellent stop off if visiting Rennes, a great exhibition and collection with lots of interesting artifacts and good articles on local history.

Beautiful space that is wonderful for families with the library, play area, museum, planetarium and great cafe. We come up from angers just to visit it.

Love the experience, really freindly for kids, for studying, just the best plave for book lovers and curious people

Cultural center in Rennes including museum of brittany, a library and a very good café

Beautiful public library space

Beautiful architecture. We only see exterior. I hope one day they will allow to visit inside to see the beautiful interior.

Very interesting opening for the patrimonial and cultural day in France. The visit was interesting and the guide have good stories.

Not a huge building to tour. Accessible with licensed tour guides only. Was stinky due to pigeons.

As English speakers with limited French, Sacha was a wonderful guide and gave us a brief overview in English before moving to the next room, despite the tour only being officially only in French. The parliament itself is amazing and not to be missed, both for understanding Bretagne and Rennes. He was well received by the native French speakers. He is well versed in French and Breton history and ably (and graciously) answered all of our questions.

Parlement building is a very beautiful place. I watched the festival of music and lights. It is a very beautiful place and also safe. The people can go for a walk with the family and children.

Cool place to walk around in the sun

no english guide, only in french

This felt like the oldest part of the city with visible ruins. Many crêperies & historical buildings nearby.

A bit of a walk to get there from the main part of town, and not particularly impressive. At time of writing (April 2025) there was a fence with advertising next to the gate making it hard to take a good photo.

It was amazing walking through this amazing castle 🏰..

It looks very good after restoration

Not look after as well as other medieval towns and cities

Historical Gate in Rennes in the Old town combination in the modern city if Rennes. Nice photo spot and good to walking and relax in the old town area.

Wonderful

It is one of those museums that has a lot of small collections of art in the galleries. Organised by art style and period. There is an archaeology gallery with items from Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Wondering through the galleries here and there, you see something that makes you stop to look better. The nice thing about the museum is that it's free

Very nice art museum, way better than the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. It is much less known but so much more worth a visit.

A great day out with some lovely and interesting art objects to see. It is generally free to visit and concentrates on French art.

Went with my family to visit and liked the speakerphone which I've never seen before.

Small collection, and not a lot that really caught my attention, but art is subjective, there are a few absolute gems, and the permanent collection is free to explore, and so worthwhile a visit if you are in the city.

I loved all of it but especially the modern art exhibits.

Has an interesting collection of modern art as well. And entrance is free of charge

We had some spare time in Rennes while waiting to take our train back to le Man so we walked to the train station and along the way found the Palais St George and Jardin. Formerly an abbey, this almost palatial building was beautiful to look up at close. We took some time to wander the gardens.

Lovely park and views

(Translated by Google) A very quiet and shaded garden in the city center. Lots of flowers and careful maintenance. A perfect little corner of greenery! (Original) Un jardin très calme et ombragé en plein centre ville. Beaucoup de fleurs et un entretien minutieux. Un petit coin de verdure parfait !

(Translated by Google) Former Benedictine convent. Very impressive, with its distinctive harbor behind the Hôtel Pasteur. Today, a French-style garden sits within the former convent belt. The palace now serves municipal services, including the municipal police. (Original) Ancien couvent de bénédictines. Très puissant avec son port particulier derrière l'hôtel pasteur. Aujourd'hui, un jardin à la française dans l'ancienne ceinture du couvent. Le palais sert dorénavant aux services municipaux dont la police municipale.

(Translated by Google) This building used to be a monastery and has a beautiful front garden. It is currently home to the police. There is a free public toilet in one corner of the building (left side of the photo). (Original) かつて修道院だった建物で、綺麗な前庭がある。現在は警察が入っている。建物の一角（写真左端）に無料の公衆トイレがある。

I walked from Garé between my spare time to wait the Keolis bus to go to Mont Saint Michel. I found the cute garden in the late morning and there’s belt sound in the church nearby here. It was peaceful and perfect for relaxing here.☺️🍀

(Translated by Google) Seen from the outside alone, the building is worth a visit. Peaceful, they are a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet, or even read. (Original) Vue uniquement de l'extérieur, le bâtiment vaut le détour. Paisible, sont un beau lieu pour s'asseoir et profiter du calme, ou même lire.

Lovely place! Suggest to have a peaceful walk there

Parc du Thabor in Rennes, France is truly a delightful escape in the heart of the city. Spanning over 10 hectares, this beautifully maintained park offers a perfect blend of French formal gardens, English-style landscaping, and a lovely botanical garden. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s a serene spot to relax, take a walk, or enjoy a peaceful afternoon. What makes Parc du Thabor special is its charm and diversity. The rose garden is absolutely stunning in bloom, with hundreds of varieties adding color and fragrance to the air. The tall, shaded trees and open grassy areas make it ideal for picnics or simply lounging with a book. Families will appreciate the well-kept playgrounds, and there are even aviaries with exotic birds to admire. Throughout the seasons, the park remains a lively yet calming place — perfect for a morning jog, a romantic stroll, or some quiet reflection. It’s also close to the city center, making it easily accessible and a great break from the hustle of urban life. Overall, Parc du Thabor is a must-visit if you’re in Rennes. It’s a beautiful, peaceful space that showcases the natural beauty and thoughtful design typical of great European parks.

Must visit in Rennes! Come with kids and your family and you'll find a charming French garden with pleasant greenery. In particular you need to visit the birds nest! Try to grab a stick under the surrounding trees and let parrots come up to you. Such a wonderful place to visit in summer time.

I would have liked to give 4 stars but I think it will make more impact on reducing to make sure this catch the attention. I went to this park on the 29/08/2025 and first of all this is a very pretty and lit park. It’s free to enter and I also found some ducks and chickens I think :) (correct me if I am wrong) as I went to the park and explored then I needed to use the toilet so I didn’t check if there was any other as the Google maps led me to this specific toilet but I wasn’t the only one trying to use the facility. But,I am very disappointed by the fact that the toilet facility is not looked after at all. It looks like it has been clean for weeks. I mean how can you take care of a place you opened for the general public and the tourist alike, then ignore the fact that if you are expecting them to see there and spend time they cannot have somewhere to go and satisfy their humans needs(🚽🧻🧼🧴🪣). At least do some effort. Overall it’s a great park to visit but be mindful of this when planning to go there.

Cute and best park I've been to. It is quite big and colourful with flowers blooming. And you would also find love birds and chickens. Definitely a must visit in Rennes!

The prettiest park I’ve ever been to! I visited around 7-8 pm on a Thursday night (summer)and the weather was perfect for a walk. There was a modern art gallery plus a small bird sanctuary and the place is filled with beautiful flowers and greenery. I promise you will have a great time there. Bonne visite!

Great for relaxing, running and having a drink . Fun for kids as well 😀

A truly beautiful cathedral, one not to miss if you're in Rennes! Gothic architecture, stunning internal visuals, I was head tilted and gaping in awe pretty much the entire time I was inside. The atmosphere is super serene, I strongly recommend a visit!

Just spectacular. If you’re in the area, go out of your way to see this beauty. A very peaceful space and I would love to live in Rennes for this alone.

A very large cathedral, one of the largest I’ve seen in recent years! Impressing! Beautiful stain glass windows!

This cathédrale is a must to visit in Rennes . The facarde with enormous Windows is amazing , insise the organ incredible . Gothic style

Rennes Cathedral is a stunning sight from every angle. The exterior showcases beautiful architecture with intricate details and a grand presence. Whether viewed from the front, side, or surrounding streets, the cathedral’s majestic and harmonious design consistently impresses. It sounds like Rennes made a lasting impression on you! It’s always wonderful to have a special place you look forward to revisiting.

Beautiful cathedral is a nice quiet part of Rennes. Nice and peaceful.

Very impressive cathedral as it has barrel ceilings and a dome in the center somewhat like to paint on in Rome. I'm actually not that big of a fan of cathedrals but this one, although it's not the biggest, I find very impressive because of the barrel ceilings

Had white cube electric mountain bike stolen in Rennes. Even had heavy duty lock on.

It's a little beautiful Opera house, the intimacy in it make feel good and enjoy the concert, the painting in the walls are unique, I like it a lot

We have not been able to visit since there does not seem to be a visiting schedule.

It's an amazing space, with good decor and shows. But if you are tall, the space will feel very cramped and a little uncomfortable.

not big fans of film students unfortunately, but beautiful outside view

Pocket sized opera house. Good acoustics. Fabulous ceiling painting of Bretons dancing.

Unfortunately too small. It was originally built for a city of 50000 inhabitants. There are more than 250000 inhabitants today...

One of the most beautiful churches I’ve ever been, with the tranquility and the light reflections everywhere in the church

It is a very old and beautiful church...

Beautiful church, deep history. Currently under renovation. There was an Evensong service underway in another room when we visited, very beautiful music, really added to the visit.

Really old and lovely church. It worths spending 10min inside and get its history. Built with rock and wood. Nice organ

Charming little church with spectacular stained glass windows, well worth a detour if in the area.

Linda!

Anyone must visit this church !!!

Always new exhibitions.This year private collection worth to visit. We really enjoyed. Kids to.

A nice place for conferences and exhibitions, spacious, beautiful and cozy auditoriums

Great concert Vivaldi the 4 seasons

Amazing place for a conference

Atmosphere and spirit of this place unforgettable

Concert candlelight Hans Zimmer

Nice church to visit

Very nice little museum, great for families with kids, almost like a petting zoo. They have farm animals, exhibits of how people lived in the past in the area. Free parking and free access, I loved it.

We spent such a pleasant Sunday afternoon with my daughter here. The farm is beautiful, it is quite spacious and a fun place for little ones to get acquainted with farm animals

Im writing this because I couldn’t find a direct email address. Your Horse is in a horrendous condition. It needs to be brought to a vet as soon as possible. Someone needs to trim its hair and more importantly it’s hoofs! It can not walk properly with these cracked dry and unkept hoofs. This pain while walking likely causes its slight obesity. For reference: I have great experience with horses and I honestly ask you to bring the Horse to a vet as soon as possible!!!! Apart from that I really like the museum but I wanted to bring this to you attention

I had a lovely time here, discovering traditional local farm animals

Quite a good place to visit with family and enjoy the exhibitions as well as the domestic animals they have there

What a great place. Have been to similar places in other countries but this was a standout.

It is a beautiful place to spend some time with your kids.

It's a nice thing to do while I'm Rennes. The entrance is free which was a nice surprise. You can get a glimpse about the history of the region , and an interesting fact is that besides English and French the info boards have the local language Breton as well. Going through the whole museum it will take you around 1h and a half maybe up to 3 if you read every info board.

Went here to see prehistoric finds and was not dissapointed. They do try to give attention to the whole history of Brittany until present day, so it was not that much. The big chunks of text are translated in English, so thanks for that as well! Beautiful museum with way much more going on then what we had time and energy for.

My day at Musee de Bretagne was very educative

Excellent museum. It takes a very broad view of the history and culture of Bretagne and tells it in an interesting and engaging way. As a foreign tourist I am very grateful for the English audioguide and many of the explanations also offered in French and English. And they even make it free!! Merci 🙏 Definitely worth a visit if you are spending some time in Bretagne. (And Rennes was a lovely city to visit as well)

Interesting and well designed free museum with lots of interesting displays in French, English and Breton. Well worth a look round!

A wonderful free museum, headphone for commentary in other languages, really well presented. Some of the nicest staff we met in France. The Planetarium you do pay for and it's only in French but still worth it, amazing..try not to fall asleep though as the seating is very comfortable and the show very soothing!

A really good place to get to know much about Brittany. Starting at really early ages and movin thru the centuries ending in modern Brittany you'll discover a lot. Many exciting objects are exhibited plus interesting movies. Entrance is for free!

Website says it's open. All doors are locked. Visitors center has moved, but nothing onwebsite to indicate that. About 50% of all places we've been to this trip have not been opened despite the info on websites and the doors of locations. France is not ready for tourists. VERY disappointing.

(Translated by Google) Why is it that in Rennes it is the 4th church that I have visited and they are all closed in the middle of the day.😗 (Original) Pourquoi sur Rennes sa fait la 4 ele église que jeux visité et elle sont toutes fermées en pleine journée.l😗

(Translated by Google) Very pretty place which no longer has a religious function but which serves as an exhibition hall. I saw an exhibition there on architecture in Rennes and the history of the city (Original) Très joli lieux qui n'a plus de fonction religieuse mais qui sert de salle d'exposition .j'y ai vu une exposition sur l'architecture à Rennes et l'histoire de la ville

(Translated by Google) It's a great place to visit and it's a great place to visit. It's a great place to visit. It's a great place to be. It's grand, it's calm, it's rangé. The chapel, which no longer has a religious purpose, is a quiet place in the center of the city. It now displays panels and models describing the ins and outs of the city of Rennes. If you have booked a local tour guide, this may be the meeting point, at least that is what we encountered. (Original) C'était le point de notre rdv d'une visite guidée qui sert à illustrer les explications par rapport à l'histoire de la ville de Rennes. （Panneaux, maquettes, etc) Nous y avons rencontré aussi d'autres groupes scolaires. Pas très grand, mais calme et bien rangé.( Et aussi idéal pour ne pas être trempé quand il pleut soudainement, on m'a dit qu'en Bretagne il peut seulement 2 fois, et chaque fois ça dure 6 mois... 😂) 已经没有宗教用途的小礼拜堂，在市中心闹中取静，现在陈列着描述雷恩这座城市来龙去脉的展板和模型。如果有预约当地的导览，可能这里是集合地点，至少我们遇到的就是。

(Translated by Google) It is a chapel in the city center of Rennes. It attracts attention for its interior and exterior decoration with figures of animals in unconventional attitudes. It was the chapel of the old hospital of the same name and is now used as an exhibition hall. (Original) Es una capilla en el centro de ciudad de Rennes. Llama la atención por su decoración interior y exterior con figuras de animales en actitudes no convencionales. Fue capilla del antiguo hospital del mismo nombre y es ahora utilizada como sala de exposiciones.

(Translated by Google) The chapel is no longer really a religious place, it is an ecclesiastical building reformed into a small art and exhibition gallery After all, it’s better than destroying it, they tell me. Temporary exhibition not so bad, even if I'm not a fan of the genre (Original) La chapelle n'est plus vraiment un lieu religieux, c'est un bâtiment ecclésiastique réformé en petite galerie d'art et d'expo Après mieux vaut ça que de la détruire me dira t'on. Expo temporaire pas si mal, même si je ne suis pas un mordu du genre

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Très joli

We didn't go inside, but had easy views of the outside from the St Anne's Metro when we disembarked, Definitely a noteworthy exterior. Coming from North America, we don't have things this old.

This place is a hidden gem right in the middle of St. Anne Square. It can be a bit intimidating to enter, as there are always people on the steps at the entrance. I decided to go in through the side door across from the tourist office. Inside, I discovered a delightful church. The stained-glass windows alone make the visit worthwhile! The architecture is stunning, and if you can read French, you’ll learn about the impact WWII had on this building. If you’re looking for statues of St. Anthony, you’ll find one here. He is the Patron Saint of travelers and lost items (among other things), and I enjoy seeking him out in churches I visit. You’ll recognize him as a young friar holding the infant Jesus, often with a lily. Typically found at the back of Catholic churches, in this Basilica, he is located to the right of the altar.

This is a hidden gem, right in the middle of St. Anne square. A little intimidating to enter, as there are always people on the steps to the entrance, I chose to enter by the side door, across from the tourist office. What a delightful church I discovered. The stain-glass windows are worth the trip, alone! Such beautiful architecture, and if you are able to read french, you can learn about the influence WWII had on this building. If you are a seeker of St. Anthony statues, you will find one here. He is the Patron Saint of travelers and lost things (among other things) and when I travel, I like to seek him out in churches that I visit. You will recognize him as a young frier holding the infant baby Jesus and often, a lily. Often found at the back of Catholic churches, I found him to the right of the altar in this Basilica.

Very beautiful & nice place in the center of Rennes City. If you have visit this city. You must come to visit and Check in. You can use Metro from Train Station just 10 min.

Beautiful place although it is almost always raining during my visit.

Stunning stained glass windows.

Says it’s open- very much closed.

Well preserved beautiful building in the center of Rennes.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful building with a lot of atmosphere in its surroundings. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is a former stock exchange. The building housed the library, the Regional School of Fine Arts and the National Conservatory of Music. A post office and the Café de la Paix have been present in the building since the first inauguration. (Original) Un edificio precioso y con mucha ambientación en sus alrededores. Construido a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, es una antigua bolsa de valores. El edificio albergaba la biblioteca, la Escuela Regional de Bellas Artes o el Conservatorio Nacional de Música. Una oficina de correos y el Café de la Paix han estado presentes en el edificio desde la primera inauguración.

(Translated by Google) The Palais du Commerce, located in the heart of Rennes, is an emblematic building of the city. Built between 1885 and 1929 by architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot, it boasts an imposing neoclassical style. Initially designed to house the Bourse du Commerce, the central post office, and a telegraph office, it has long been a center of economic and administrative exchange. Its majestic architecture, with its façade adorned with columns and sculptures, makes it an important visual landmark. Located on Place de la République, it occupies a strategic position in the city center. Today, the Palais du Commerce is undergoing a renovation project aimed at giving it a new purpose. It will soon house retail spaces, offices, and cultural and leisure venues while preserving its historical heritage. This monument represents a link between the past and future of Rennes. With its remarkable architecture and its central role in urban transformation, it remains a powerful symbol of the city's dynamism. (Original) Le Palais du Commerce, situé au cœur de Rennes, est un bâtiment emblématique de la ville. Construit entre 1885 et 1929 par l’architecte Jean-Baptiste Martenot, il affiche un style néo-classique imposant. D’abord conçu pour accueillir la Bourse du Commerce, la poste centrale et un hôtel des télégraphes, il a longtemps été un centre d’échanges économiques et administratifs. Son architecture majestueuse, avec sa façade ornée de colonnes et de sculptures, en fait un repère visuel important. Situé sur la place de la République, il occupe une position stratégique au sein du centre-ville. Aujourd’hui, le Palais du Commerce fait l’objet d’un projet de rénovation visant à lui donner une nouvelle vocation. Il accueillera bientôt des espaces commerciaux, des bureaux et des lieux de culture et de loisirs tout en conservant son patrimoine historique. Ce monument représente un lien entre le passé et l’avenir de Rennes. Avec son architecture remarquable et son rôle central dans la transformation urbaine, il reste un symbole fort du dynamisme de la ville.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent Palace, splendid structure, with enormous potential, very historically rich, as well as the Place de la République, which is truly very beautiful. (Original) Magnifique Palais, splendide structure, d'un énorme potentiel très riche historiquement, ainsi que la place de la république vraiment très beau

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building very suggestive at night (Original) Bellissimo palazzo molto suggestivo di notte

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, but avoid going under the porch unless you have a blocked nose given the number of people urinating (Original) Beau lieu, mais éviter de passer sous le porche à moins d’avoir le nez boucher vu le nombre de personne qui urine

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful building (Original) Très bel édifice

Good theatre/concert venue centrally located in Rennes with good parking nearby. However, I've been to many theatres worldwide, and these must be the most cramped and uncomfortable seats I've ever sat in,quite narrow,no padding,and I'm not tall but I couldn't sit with my knees straight in front of me because they would be jammed against the seat or the back of the person in front of me.

Nice place, great shows.

Really good venue, helpful and friendly staff. 4 stars because the seats are a bit too crammed in.

Easy to find. Easy access. Great venue. Great acoustics. Friendly staff. Parking I used gare du sud underground. Parked at 18.00pm back at 23.30,pm cost 7.50€ but car park closes at 00.00hrs. 8 mins walk to venue. Highly recommended.

Great venue.. sound quality and service were both very good

Aussie Floyd. Brilliant. Great venue in the centre of Rennes.

Modern venue, ruined by cramped and uncomfortable, hard seating

(Translated by Google) Very famous, the smell of piss has not left the place for almost 15 years, all the kebabs are hideous (I had diarrhea 4 times for only 3 kebabs bought, which started my early diet), no honestly it's probably the worst place in Rennes which is probably the worst city in Europe, after all if you like dog punks, bad music, and you really want to get beaten up one evening of match why not (Original) Très fameux, l'odeur de pisse n'a pas quitté le lieu depuis près de 15 ans, tous les kebabs sont hideux (j'ai eu 4 fois la diarrée pour seulement 3 kebab achetés, ce qui a lancé mon régime anticipé), non franchement c'est probablement le pire lieu de Rennes qui est probablement la pire ville d'Europe, après si on aime bien les punks a chien, la mauvaise musique, et qu'on a bien envie de se faire casser la gueule un soir de match pourquoi pas

Pretty but stand (or sit) still for more than a minute and you'll be hassled by beggars

(Translated by Google) Very disappointed I didn't see Anne. To flee! False advertising. Anne to the help Anne. (Original) Très déçu je n’ai pas vu Anne. À fuir ! Publicité mensongère. Anne au secours Anne .

(Translated by Google) Not very frequentable (Original) Peu fréquentable

(Translated by Google) Only bums. To flee. (Original) Que des clodos. A fuir.

(Translated by Google) A mass with music that makes you want to sing (Original) Une messe avec de la musique qui donne envie de chanter

Rennes is losing its interest Every year more. Not clean and unsecure.... Such a shame.

Located on a busy street but hard to miss its presence because it was eye-catching.

Lovely to see people getting married in the square!

Wow

Linda!!

Ok

Beautiful square

(Translated by Google) A building accessible during opening hours which gives way to a sumptuous staircase and a small garden in the heart of the city. You will find some interesting little details there. (Original) Un bâtiment accessible aux heures d’ouverture qui laisse place à un escalier somptueux et un petit jardin au cœur de la ville. Vous y trouver être des petits détails intéressants.

(Translated by Google) The old houses of the old medieval district of Rue du Chapter and Rue de la Psalette, admire at No. 22, a Renaissance style house; at No. 8 the Hôtel de Brie (17th century); at No. 6 the Hôtel de Blossac (18th century) with its beautiful granite staircase and marble decoration, and the wrought iron banister... great! My opinion... the most beautiful in medieval style, the Ti Koz house. (Original) Les Maisons anciennes du vieux quartier médiéval de la Rue du Chapitre et rue de la Psalette, admirer au n° 22, une maison de style Renaissance ; au n° 8 l'hôtel de Brie (17e s.) ; au n° 6 l'hôtel de Blossac (18e s.) avec son très belle escalier en granit et décor de marbre, et la rampe en fer forgé ... super ! Mon avis ... la plus belle de style médiéval, la maison Ti Koz.

(Translated by Google) Not to be missed during your visit... This group of houses with wooden facades takes us directly into an era of brave knights... (Original) A ne pas louper lors de votre visite... Cet ensemble de maisons aux façades de bois nous plonge directe dans une époque de preux chevaliers...

(Translated by Google) Magnificent building from the 18th century sawmill. A visit to do during heritage day for example. (Original) Magnifique bâtiment du xviii scierie. Une visite à faire lors de la journée du patrimoine par exemple.

(Translated by Google) This grand staircase in this 18th century mansion is truly beautiful. Unique heritage in Brittany. (Original) De toute beauté que cet escalier d'honneur dans cet hôtel particulier du XVIII siècle. Patrimoine unique en Bretagne.

(Translated by Google) For me it didn't matter anymore (Original) Pour moi cela ne m'a pas plus

(Translated by Google) Magnificent, to do! (Original) Magnifique, à faire!