Things to see and do Rennes

The ecomuseum of the country of Rennes will henceforth answer in the name of the Bintinais. Dive fifty years back in time and slip into the boots of a young farmer in search of emancipation, then destined to take over the family business. The outside of the place awaits you to invite you to workshops such as sheep shearing, honey harvesting or cider production. The museum houses many interactive games, videos and photos to help you better understand the history of the place. La Bintinais continues to bring the stones of its place to life. It's up to you to write about it.

A must-see in Rennes, this square is full of life thanks to its many bars and restaurants, its retro carousel and its daily book market. Stop here to relax on a terrace, eat a sausage cake on your way back from the Lices market or to meet up with your friends on rue de la Soif. It represents the nerve center of the city, from which distances are calculated. The half-timbered houses bear witness to the city's architectural heritage, as does the Saint-Aubin church. In recent years, the square has undergone a metamorphosis with a new convention center in the Jacobins Convent and the arrival of the^2nd subway line.

Old Rennes is just beautiful and it is sweet to soak up this past that still shines through in the city today, especially since it was partly destroyed by the flames. To discover it, walk from the town hall square, built by Gabriel in 1734. Then wander through the narrow streets of old Rennes, lined with half-timbered houses with picturesque architecture: there is so much to see. You can discover the rue du Chapitre and its Renaissance houses. At number 17, you will find a 17th century house with Flemish and Hispanic inspired door panels. Admire the carved wooden lintels at number 20. Also discover the Saint-Yves chapel, which houses a permanent exhibition on Rennes' heritage and of course the tourist office. Then, the rue de la Psalette stands out with its sculpted characters. Beautiful houses still await you in this winding and charming alleyway. At number 12, admire the ochre and red studs. Discover Saint-Sauveur church again because you will find a votive painting that recalls the great fire of 1720, and Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, protecting the city on fire by appearing on Place des Lices and rue Saint-Michel. Along the way, visit St. Peter's Cathedral, where Anne of Brittany was crowned Duchess of Brittany at the age of 13. Then go up through the Mordelaises gates and walk up and down Place des Lices. Then go to Place Sainte-Anne and discover the mosaics of the old facades.

The Republic Square will be reborn in 2025. For the moment, it is this vast crossroads of buses and pedestrians that pass through the city's most central metro station. Here stands the Palace of Commerce, built between 1885 and 1929, which housed the Posts and Telegraphs on the one hand and the Trade Exchange on the other. It is the work of Jean-Baptiste Martenot and Emmanuel Le Ray. The central pavilion, square in plan, open to traffic on the ground floor, surmounted by a floor, housed the city's festival hall. The Palais du Commerce currently houses the Central Post Office, the city has launched a call for projects to transform the functions of this building by 2025. In the centre, the layout of the square offers small shops, benches and vegetable shelves, you can stop in the heart of the Rennes hustle and bustle. But more than just talking about the square, it is the neighbourhood that is of great interest. It is true that the whole district revolves around the Palace of Commerce (Post Office building) up to the Emile Zola High School, where the review of the trial of Captain Dreyfus was held. Behind the Place de la République, there is the Marché Central, a daily market renamed the Auction, and the semi-pedestrian rue Vasselot, which is full of small restaurants and shops. Also discover the remains of the former Carmelite convent at number 34. Walk along the rue du Pré-Botté in which the Ouest-France building stands. Don't forget to take a detour to the Musée des Beaux-Arts on Quai Emile-Zola, which traces the history of painting from the 14th century to the present day.