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15 Best Things to Do in Rennes (France)

Rennes polls well in lists of France’s most liveable cities, which comes as no shock: The city is flush with green space, conserves its history with care and has the attractions of a big city on a  walkable scale.

There are 90 historic monuments in the old centre, where imposing 18th-century mansions are side-by-side with medieval timber-framed houses.

You may also notice Rennes’ youthful feel, and this is because more than a quarter of its 207,000 residents are students.

There’s vibrant nightlife, superlative cultural attractions and one of France’s top weekly markets in the Place des Lices every Saturday morning.

Lets explore the best things to do in Rennes :

1. Old Rennes

Rennes was almost completely razed by a great fire in 1720, which explains why there are so many dignified late-18th-century houses in the city.

But around the cathedral is a web of streets where half-timbered houses survive.

Rue de la Psalette and Rue du Chapitre have endearingly warped corbelled houses that hang right over the little cobblestone streets.

Stop for a moment to appreciate the centuries-old carvings on their timbers.

Also on Rue du Chapitre is Hôtel de Blossac, dating to 1728 and one of the finest neoclassical homes built after the fire.

These are private apartments now but you can enter the courtyard in front to get a better view of this magnificent mansion.

2. Parc du Thabor

On the highest hill in the city, Parc du Thabor is ten hectares of the most sublime gardens you may ever see.

If you need convincing, just picture the rose gardens in summer, where more than 2,000 varieties bloom each year.

Up to the Revolution the garden belonged to the Abbey of Sainte-Melanie, just outside Rennes walls, and was tended by the monks.

In the 19th century it was landscaped by the master gardener Eugène Bühler, who added the French parterre and English gardens.

Maintaining the many flowerbeds in a park is no mean feat: In two five-week periods every year some 60,000 plants are replanted by the team of gardeners.

3. Palais du Parlement de Bretagne

After the Union of Brittany and France in 1532 Rennes’ importance increased almost overnight and it became the home of one of France’s 17 regional governments.

This added prestige and drew the aristocracy, imbuing the city with mansions and a stately ambience it still has today.

The Palais du Parlement was started in 1618 but wouldn’t be completed for another century.

Despite suffering a fire in 1994 the interior is richly decorated: The Grand’Chambre avoided any damage and is a sumptuous hall with a gilded coffered ceiling that was transported from workshops in Paris to Rennes by timber raft in the 1650s.

4. Musée des Beaux-Arts

Like many French regional museums, Rennes’ Musée des Beaux-Arts opened just after the Revolution with works seized from religious buildings and stately homes in the area.

Among these were the collections of the18th-century historian Christophe-Paul de Robien, who had some exquisite Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman artefacts, still on show today.

The art galleries span the 1300s to the present day, with an emphasis on the 17th-century baroque.

From this period you can check out pieces by Georges de la Tour, Maarten van Heemskerck and Rubens, or fast-forward to the late-19th century represented by Sisley, Boudin and Gauguin.

Finally there’s a trove of drawings by history’s masters like Donatello, Albrecht Dürer, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci.

5. Écomusée du Pays de Rennes

On the southern fringes of the city is a preserved historic farm, presenting five centuries of Breton agricultural heritage.

On the property are typical arable crops, fruit orchards, a kitchen garden, beehives and all the farmyard animals.

This livestock is strictly from Breton breeds, such as  Froment du Léon and Bretonne Pie Noir cows.

The wonderful farmhouse building dates to 1500 and its exhibits are set across three floors.

The tour tracks the development of farming in the region with tableaus, historic machinery, interactive games and documentary films.

6. Parc des Gayeulles

Spreading out across a large chunk of northeastern Rennes, Parc de Gayeulles is a way of getting out into nature without having to travel beyond Rennes’ N136 ring road.

If you’re a runner and don’t want to miss a workout while visiting the city you couldn’t pick a better place than these hundred acres of green fields and woodland.

There are abundant facilities too, like campsites, an indoor skating rink, a zoo with cows, donkeys and horses,  as well five lakes, one of which has pedal boats and a bar-restaurant on the shore.

7. Les Champs Libres

This innovative cultural centre in the heart of Rennes took 13 years to complete between 1993 and 2006, and was designed by the architect Christian Portzamparc.

The project combined the Museum of Brittany with the city’s new library and science centre, and will fascinate any connoisseurs of urban design.

It’s intriguing to see how the three elements fit into one another and combine to create an exhibition space on the ground floor.

We’ll visit the Brittany Museum later, but the Science Centre is worth your time with a planetarium that seats 96 people and has a screen 14 metres wide.

8. Marché des Lices

For a mid-sized city Rennes has more than its fair share of markets, counting 20 in total.

But the daddy of them all takes place on Place des Lices on Saturday mornings.

This market has been a Rennes institution since 1622 and is the third-largest in the country, with 300 producers, traders and artisans.

There’s no excuse: If you’re thinking of a weekend picnic or are staying at a holiday rental, it would be a sin not to do your shopping here.

In the covered Halles Martenot there are 40 butchers alone, and outside you’ve got flower stalls, bakers, cheese sellers and artisans making Breton specialty foods.

This is also where you can get some proper Breton snacks, like the galette-saucisse, a sausage wrapped in a buckwheat crêpe and best washed down with local cider.

9. Rennes Cathedral

The city’s cathedral, with its sober neoclassical facade, isn’t the most beautiful in France, but it has an absorbing story to tell.

It has been the site of the city’s cathedral since the 500s, but the one built in the 1100s collapsed in stages between 1490 and 1754, when it was decided to tear down almost everything and start again.

Now the interior is a radiant extravaganza of gilding and frescoes, which seem to cover every inch of the church, including the long cylindrical vault in the nave.

The Grand Organ is from 1874 and was built by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, France’s 19th-century organ-maker par excellence.

10. Opéra de Rennes

The city’s opera hall stands resplendent on Place de la Mairie, facing off against Rennes’ equally striking 18th-century baroque city hall.

The opera is from 1836 and labelled as a French “monument historique”, with a hall painted in the early 20th century by the brilliant painter Jean-Julian Lemordant who was then blinded in the First World War.

If you fancy seeing a performance it’s worth planning ahead as the opera has close to 100% attendance.

It also reaches out to new fans by holding open days that let you watch rehearsals and take part in workshops.

There are also guided tours on special heritage days, twice a year.

11. Parc Oberthür

Another green sanctuary in the middle of Rennes was a private park landscaped in the 18th-century for François-Charles Oberthür, founder of the Oberthür printing house.

It measures more than three hectares, so it’s astonishing to think that it remained private until as late as 1960. There’s woodland with sequoias, cedars, beech trees, oaks and limes, and beautifully cared-for lawns edged by paths.

There’s also a large ornamental pond with ducks, turtles and carp.

12. Porte Mordelaise

Rennes’ city walls were torn down in stages between the 1600s and 1800s, but there are still compelling fragments to be discovered here and there.

The best of these is Porte Mordelaise, a 15th century gatehouse with a barbican and evidence of a drawbridge.

The gate was the main entranceway into the city and was where ceremonial processions would begin.

Above the arch is the coat of arms of the Dukes of Montfort, who ruled Brittany from the mid-14th century to the start of the 16th century.

13. Musée de Bretagne

Within the Champs Libres, this regional museum condenses Brittany’s thousands of years of human history and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016. The archaeological collections are actually far older and were expanded from a core of objects gathered by Christophe-Paul de Robien (mentioned above) in the 1700s.

There are more than 300,000 items in the museum’s collection now, with an astonishingly rich assortment of coins, numbering 35,000. The most enlightening pieces are those minted by the medieval Duchy of Brittany.

Elsewhere the museum’s is entertainingly varied, with an Iron Age statue, medieval manuscripts, Nazi paratrooper bicycles, all helping you unravel this region’s storied past .

14. Chapelle Saint-Yves

One place to visit if you’d like to get informed about Rennes’ own past is the Chapelle Saint-Yves, a 15th-century hospice chapel belonging to a mission for the city’s poor following the ravages of the Breton War of Succession.

Today it’s actually Rennes’ Tourist Office, so you could of course drop in for maps and guides.

But in the old nave is the permanent exhibition, “Rennes, Ville d’Art et d’Histoire”, documenting the city’s awesome monuments with historic sketches, photographs and models, and filling you in on exciting facts that might have passed you by during your visits.

15. Day Trips

There’s tons of inspiration if you want ideas for days out during your holiday in Rennes.

Mont Saint-Michel hardly needs an introduction, as one of France’s unmistakable pieces of heritage.

You can be at this medieval wonder in less than an hour.

Then you’ve got the port of Saint-Malo, a former haunt of pirates still fortified by its historic walls.

Or, away from the coast, La Roche-aux-Fées is a breeze in the car: It’s one of Brittany’s captivating Neolithic monuments, a passage grave configured as a corridor that aligns perfectly with the winter solstice sunrise.

15 Best Things to Do in Rennes (France):

• Parc du Thabor
• Palais du Parlement de Bretagne
• Musée des Beaux-Arts
• Écomusée du Pays de Rennes
• Parc des Gayeulles
• Les Champs Libres
• Marché des Lices
• Rennes Cathedral
• Opéra de Rennes
• Parc Oberthür
• Porte Mordelaise
• Musée de Bretagne
• Chapelle Saint-Yves

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"Chapeau Brittany!"

The Tour knows how to compose and adapt, and proved it once again with such joy. The adverse winds never troubled the race and its team mates are always ready to offer shelter.

Once the postponement of the 2022 Grand Départ in Copenhagen was made official, Brittany stepped forward, led out by the Conseil Général and the backing of Brest, carried by the impulse of the authorities of the four departments and local communities. Chapeau and thank you!

The richness that the roads of Finistère, Côtes-d’Armor, Morbihan and Ille-et-Vilaine have to offer, day after day, including a double climb up Mûr-de-Bretagne highlight of the journey through Brittany, will immediately create momentum.

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Four all-Brittany stages  will be on the programme of the Tour beginning on 26 June, with stages that will likely be influential for the Yellow Jersey contenders.

Wednesday 23rd of June Opening of the headquarters and press center at Brest Expo

Thursday 24tʰ of June Team presentation of the 2021 Tour de France

Saturday 26tʰ of June Stage 1 | Brest > Landerneau

Sunday 27tʰ of June Stage 2 | Perros-Guirec > Mûr-de-Bretagne Guerlédan

Monday 28tʰ of June Stage 3 | Lorient > Pontivy

Tuesday 29tʰ of June Stage 4 | Redon > Fougères

This year, and for the first time,    Le Tour de France et his main partner LCL give pride to the Yellow Jersey trough a contest between the eight stage-cities of 2021 Grand Départ Bretagne. From Brest to Fougères, passing by Landerneau, Perros-Guirec, Mûr-de-Bretagne Guerlédan, Lorient, Pontivy and Redon,  each city aims to decorate itself in yellow !

Its raw landscapes, trademark of a region that is both maritime and terrestrial, with its 30,000 kms of rivers and its 2,370 kms of coast make Brittany a land like no other.

Its coastline represents one third of the French coastline and no common of Brittany is situated further than 80 kms from the sea. A peninsular region, it’s like a welcoming harbour for those who live there and those who decide to move there. The natural heritage is the main touristic asset of Brittany but the built heritage, the megaliths, the beaches, the sites to visit and the many events are just as many reasons to come and discover.

With more than 10,000 scientists and numerous university sites and major schools, it offers a fertile ground to so many sectors of activity. Brittany has become a leader in domains such as food, maritime and digital.

It leads in sectors of the future like cybersecurity, marine energies, competition sailing, biotechnology and industry. A dynamic economy that attracts creators and entrepreneurs from start ups to major groups and offers a multitude of professional opportunities.

Brittany is also a land of sports with a huge playing field for the Brittons in clubs, at a high level or simply for leisure.

A great number of sporting events are organised in the different territories and attract a huge amount of spectators.

Here, cycling is in the leading group. Legendary champions, mythical races, faithful fans… In Brittany cycling is hype!

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They were nicknamed the “four aces of Brittany” and their statues, created by French artist Annick Leroy proudly throne in the city centre of Carhaix in Finistère. They are the four winners of the Tour de France from Brittany. In a chronological order: Lucien Petit-Breton, Jean Robic, Louison Bobet and Bernard Hinault. The four of them have collected eleven victories and that represents a little over 30% of the total of French victories on La Grande Boucle.

Number of riders from Brittany having worn the Yellow Jersey.

It didn’t exist when Lucien Petit-Breton triumphed in 1907 and 1908

Number of stages won by riders from Brittany. Top three: Bernard Hinault (28), René Le Grevès (16), Louison Bobet (11). The last of which was Warren Barguil winner of two stages in 2017

Number of riders from Brittany

having won at least one stage

having taken part in the Tour de France

Record number of riders from Brittany

registered in the 1958 Tour de France. Since the 3rd edition in 1905, there has always been at least one Britton at the start

Number of Grand Départ in Brittany

including four in Brest (1952, 1974, 2008 and 2021), one in Rennes (1964), Plumelec (1985) and Saint-Brieuc (1995)

Number of stage cities to date in Brittany

of which Landerneau and Pontivy will be added in 2021

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A capital western city!

Rennes basks in a buzzing yet easy-going atmosphere, appealing to the heart and the mind with a leisurely welcome and plenty of surprises in store. Along its cobbled streets you’ll love its lively café terraces, Arc Deco architecture, friendly restaurants, local markets, festivals and designer boutiques. Take your time, and why not the metro, to explore it!

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A strikingly contrasting and varied present, steeped in a prestigious past on the edge of Brittany , Rennes is a truly eclectic cityscape, shaped by its colourful history – its half-timbered houses hark back to the Middle Ages, the Places du Parlement and de la Mairie showcase the grandeur of the 18th century, Maillols’ Towers are ‘60s landmarks and the futuristic-looking train station is undoubtedly 21st century… A city that moves with the times, yet is still one of France’s greenest, with gardens – first and foremost Thabor – its river, towpaths and miles of cycle paths. For those in the know, exploring it aboard an electric boat or a kayak is a delight!

Weekend break in Rennes

This is THE city to get away for the perfect weekend, just 90 minutes from Paris. Here you can effortlessly combine shopping, heritage and insightful discoveries for a thoroughly enjoyable time! Enjoy its lively bars, upbeat community venues and waterside cafés and marvel at the temporary wall frescoes on the M.U.R., Rue Vasselot… There’s much to thrill in terms of art, architecture and design too: its Regional Contemporary Art Fund ( FRAC ) is among the most impressive in France. The Fine Arts Museum is home to a trove of treasures, from La Tour to Rubens. Designed by the architect Christian de Portzamparc, Les Champs Libres champions art and science with a museum, science centre, library and spacious café. From the Odorico Art Deco mosaics to the works of Jean Nouvel, Georges Maillots or the Bouroullec brothers, set off on a treasure hunt around this creative city!

Every Saturday morning, for four centuries and counting, the city has hosted France’s 2nd largest market, the Marché des Lices.

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Marquis de Sade, Daho, Obispo, Niagara, Her, Lujipeka: the capital of French rock is a hotbed of musical talent. From the Trans Musicales to the Maintenant festivals, not to mention its acclaimed concert halls, Rennes embraces all styles of music.

A celebration of flavours

With a rich spread of local producers and markets, Rennes is a foodies’ paradise. Every Saturday morning, for four centuries, the city has hosted France’s 2nd largest market, the Marché des Lices: a cave of the finest, wholesome wonders. You simply must try the famous delicacy: sausage wrapped in a buckwheat pancake! Creative, locally-sourced cuisine is the star of the show here, with a wide array of supporting acts: food tours, brunches, Marché à Manger every first Sunday of the month and a big culinary festival in October led by Nourritures, a group of chefs rallied around meaningful and inspiring values. Food is given pride of place at the city’s music festivals too: at Mythos and the Grand Soufflet , you can chomp and stomp along to the beat in equal measure!

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Hotels, bed and breakfasts, campsites, gites, short-stay rentals, holiday homes, unique and unusual places to stay… Everything you need to make your dreams come true!

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What shouldn’t you miss?

• Portes Mordelaises, the Duchesne tower (15th century)
• The Palace of the Parliament of Brittany: one century of of building work (1618-1709)
• The mansion houses (17th to 19th centuries)
• A rich tradition of half-timbered houses (15th to 17th centuries)
• The royal square of the town hall and the royal square of the Parliament of Brittany (18th century)
• The opera (19th century), Saint-Georges palace (17th century) and Saint-Georges swimming pool (1925)
• Saint-Yves chapel (15th century): permanent exhibition “Rennes, Métropole d’art et d’histoire”

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Getting to rennes.

Rennes is easy to reach by train from the main cities. With the opening of the High-Speed Line in July 2017, Rennes is just 90 minutes from Paris-Montparnasse. There are 18 TGV, inOui and OuiGo trains from Paris each day.

For the other direct lines, it takes 3 hours 25 for Lille-Rennes, 3 hours 50 for Lyon-Rennes, 5 hours 05 for Strasbourg-Rennes and 5 hours 45 for Marseille-Rennes without going via Paris.

Do you want to fly? A number of airlines propose scheduled and low-cost flights. From the airport, take the bus to the city centre in 20 minutes.

By car, it takes 3 hours 30 from Paris on the A11 and then the A81, and 4 hours 30 from Bordeaux on the A83 and the N137 after Nantes.

For a low-cost journey, choose from the coach lines Flixbus and BlaBlaBus .

Getting around in Rennes and its region

The best way to feel the soul of the Breton capital is by strolling leisurely through the cobbled streets in the old town and the pedestrian streets. Did you know that Rennes is one of few cities outside Paris to have a metro? This means you can travel the city from north to south very quickly. With the  STAR network (bus + metro), you can leave your car in a park&ride to discover the city with peace of mind on public transport. If you fancy, you can hire  self-service bicycles  starting at €1.  TER train links also take you to the coast, in particular  Saint-Malo , in less than one hour.

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Visit Rennes: The 15 Best Things to Do and See

Things to do in rennes: all highlights and activities.

You are planning to visit Rennes , the capital of Brittany (Bretagne in French) for a week-end or a short holiday?

In order to help you plan your stay, I have created this city guide with all the points of interest and must-see attractions in Rennes and its surroundings.

I will start with the top 15 things to do and see in Rennes and around, and then give you my tips and itineraries to visit Rennes in 1, 2 or 3 days. At the end of this article, you will also find a list of my favorite restaurants and accommodations in Rennes.

So, what to do in Rennes? What are the best activities and places to visit?

Let’s find out!

1. Historic centre of Rennes

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We begin this journey in the city with the visit of the historic centre of Rennes, were most points of interest are located.

Here you can discover one of the city’s unique features: its half-timbered houses with colourful facades . You may not know it, but Rennes is one of the cities in France that have the biggest number of half-timbered houses . In total there are 286! To admire them, take the lovely cobbled streets like Le Chapitre street, Psalette and Saint-Sauveur street.

It’s also in the historic district that most of Rennes must-see monuments are located. You can for example see the town hall, the opera house or Rennes cathedral . These buildings are part of our top things to discover, I’ll tell you a bit more about them below.

And as in any historic center, you will of course find many cafés and restaurants to eat and drink.

Rebuilt several times, under construction for centuries and finally restored between 2009 and 2014, Rennes cathedral of St. Peter (cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes in French) will surprise you.

With a rather classical exterior, it’s inside that you can admire its true beauty. Italian-inspired, you can see magnificent stained glass windows, a Roman altar , rich decorations and paintings, a beautifully decorated vault and the great organs dating from the 19th century.

The reason for all this splendour is that St. Peter Cathedral of Rennes was the crowning place of the dukes and duchesses of Brittany. Imagine that it hosted a few key moments in the history of France and Brittany! A great place to visit in Rennes.

The Mordelaises Gates (Portes Mordelaises) was the main entrance to the city from the 15th century onwards.

This building is characterized by a large door used for the passage of vehicles and a small pedestrian door, surrounded by 2 symmetrical towers raised with machicolations . The gate was closed by a double raised bridge and served as a defence system for the city.

At the time, all the dukes of Brittany had to take an oath under this door before they were inducted, which earned it the nickname of “royal door”.

Today it is one of the only remains of the ramparts of Rennes . It has been severely affected by time, but a development project currently under way should give birth to a promenade along the ramparts.

Don’t hesitate to go have a look at the Mordelaises Gates during your visit of the historic center. It’s located close to Rennes cathedral.

You’re going to Rennes?

You probably know it: the hardest part of planning your trip is to find an hotel offering a good value for money!

The closer you get to your travel dates, the harder it will be to get a good deal. Lots of people will be visiting Rennes on the same dates as you , so you can be sure that the best deals are booked extremely quickly!

Hopefully, there is a pretty simple solution to this problem: do like me and book your hotel as early as possible!

So, my best advice is to take 5 minutes (now) to have a look at the list of travelers’ favorite hotels in Rennes.

And if you see a good offer, book it!

Most hotels offer free cancellation, so it’s quick, easy, and you will avoid the the inconvenience of finding nothing but mediocre rooms at exorbitant prices.

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Once you’ve booked your hotel, it will be time to continue reading this guide and find out more about the best things to do in Rennes!

If you are in Rennes on a Saturday morning, you should go to the market at “Place des Lices” , the second largest food market in France.

In addition to being located in a beautiful setting surrounded by large half-timbered houses, you will find close to 300 local producers selling fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, meat and cheese.

Since nearly 4 centuries, it’s an important event in the life of the city for Rennais and tourists alike . A great place to purchase quality food at attractive prices. The market is mostly devoted to food but there is also a very nice part selling flowers.

The Town Hall square of Rennes (“Place de l’Hôtel de Ville”) is the most beautiful square of the city and is really worth a visit for its 2 historic monuments: the Town Hall and the Opera House .

The Town Hall was built in 1720, following the great fire that devastated Rennes. The architect decided to group 3 monuments into one: The Town Hall, the judicial tribunal and the clock tower in the middle. The result is a very aesthetic concave shaped building.

The Town Hall also houses its own little Pantheon , a room adorned with marble slabs engraved with the names of all the Rennais (inhabitants of Rennes) who died while fighting for France. You can visit it for free.

Opposite the The Town Hall is the 2nd remarkable building of the square, the Rennes Opera House . Its rounded shape has been designed to fit perfectly into the curved shape of the Town Hall. This gives the square a certain originality but it was far from unanimous at the time of its inauguration. With only 642 seats, it is one of the smallest operas houses in France.

Several times a year, the Opera House opens its doors with open visits and rehearsals. You can of course also buy tickets to attend a performance. Every two years, the last Opera of the season is broadcasted live on giant screens all over the city, introducing this art to a wider audience.

Find all the information about Rennes Opera House on its official website (in french)

The Parliament of Brittany (“parlement de Bretagne”) is the most famous monument of Rennes and one of the symbols of Brittany.

It was housing the parliament until the revolution of 1790, and then served as a court of law. Destroyed by a fire in 1994, and beautifully restored, it now houses the Appeal Court of Brittany and the Assizes Court of Ille-et-Vilaine.

You can visit the parliament , however you first need to fo to the Tourist Information Office, as they organizes the visits. It is one of the few places in France that combines the exercise of justice with touristic tours.

The visit allows you to admire the most famous room of the Parliament, the Grand’Chambre , with its unique sculpted gilded wood panelling and painted canvases.

The Thabor Park is a great place to relax in Rennes, both for tourists and residents who call it the “Central Park of Rennes”.

Covering more than 10 hectares, this park combines a French garden, an English garden, a cave, basins and waterfalls, a botanical garden , an aviary, a music kiosk and a rose garden with more than 2,000 varieties of roses. Add playgrounds for children and you’ll have found the perfect place to spend an afternoon with your family and enjoy nature.

For the sportier ones, the park also offers a 1.5 km long running track , so there is no excuse to do skip sport during the holidays 😄

In summer, every Sunday evening, you will also be able to attend music and dance shows organized in the music kiosk and the sylvan theatre.

Finally, every year, the Thabor Park hosts the Mythos Festival , a mixed arts spring festival.

List of activities: storytelling for children, music, theatre and gastronomy with a dedicated tent where 50 chefs are invited to showcase their cuisine.

The Champs Libres is the cultural centre of Rennes. There is a lot of things to see and activities to do there!

This complex is composed of:

• The Brittany Museum , which portrays the region from prehistory to the present day, through a rich collection of objects.
• The Science Centre and its planetarium , which offers a wide variety of temporary exhibitions on biodiversity, high-speed trains, food and dinosaurs. Children will particularly appreciate Merlin’s laboratory where they can discover science with games. And the planetarium is a great place to learn more about the Universe.
• A huge 6-storey library that not only invites you to read, but also hosts temporary exhibitions. The glass facades will allow you to admire a beautiful panorama over the whole city of Rennes.

You cand find all the information about the temporary exhibitions, entrnce fees and timetables on the Champs Libres official website.

And if you prefer contemporary art, go to the FRAC Bretagne (the regional fund of contemporary art in Brittany) . There, you will be able to discover nearly 5000 contemporary works .

The place exposes 700 different artists and gathers photos, drawings, paintings, but also videos.

Infos, schedules and prices of the FRAC Bretagne are on the official website.

Another nice museum to visit in Rennes is the Fine Arts Museum (“Musée des Beauax-Arts”).

Created in 1794 from piece of arts seized after the Revolution, notably thanks to the curiosities collection of the marquis de Robien (Britanny Parliament President until 1756), the museum has seen its collection grow over the centuries.

Nowadays, the greatest artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt and Donatello are represented. The visitor will travel through history and artistic movements, from Egyptian antiquities to contemporary art. There is necessarily a painting or drawing that will catch your eye!

You can find more information about Rennes’ Fine Arts Museum on its official website.

Another major tourist attraction of Rennes is the Vilaine river , which crosses it from one side to the other and allows you to do activities whether on the waterfront or on the water.

You can start your walk at the mail François Mitterrand which allows you to reach the quays of La Vilaine . Continue along the quays, admire the buildings and barges and stop at the confluence gardens (Jardins de la Confluence). This green area with pontoons, footbridges and benches is very pleasant and quiet. It is also the meeting place for fishermen.

La Vilaine riverside are also very pleasant to ride by bike. The main cycling route is 45 kilometers long and starts from the mail François Mitterand . You can start from the centre of Rennes and pedal along the towpath up to the ponds of Apigné.

If you continue further south, admire the tide-gates, castles and mills. Go to the the mill of Boël (Moulin de Boël) which offers one of the most beautiful panoramas on the river.

And while you’re at it, why not try a nautical activity on the Vilaine? Whether in a canoe, paddle or barge , there are activities to do for everyone. Choose the rental option and go for an adventure!

Things to do around Rennes

If you are in Rennes for several days, it’s a good idea to go out of the city to discover the points of interest of the superb Brittany region! Here are my 5 favorite things to do around Rennes.

Saint-Malo , the corsair city, is located just under an hour’s drive from Rennes by car or train. Its ramparts are the must-see attraction , because they offer breathtaking views of the beaches, the harbour, the forts and the city. At low tide, you can also take a walk on Grand bé island (“l’ilot du Grand bé”).

The famous Brocéliande forest , cradle of many legends and notably the one of King Arthur, Merlin the Enchanter and the knight Lancelot, is located at a little less than 45 minutes from Rennes. If you have chosen to visit Rennes and its surroundings , this is the ideal place for a family walk in the nature!

And if you’re single, don’t forget to check out the fountain of Barenton and its magical bubbles which are said to help young girls find a husband x)

I recommend you to visit Fougères a very pretty medieval town at only 40 minutes from Rennes . It is renowned for its cobbled alleys, half-timbered houses and especially its beautiful medieval castle . My advice: take the rampart walk to enjoy the panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

Vitré is another medieval town, also located 40 minutes drive from Rennes . As for Fougères , you will find the old streets, half-timbered houses and a medieval castle . It’s up to you to choose the city that suits you best, as personally, I love both! If you like medieval architecture, they really are the best places to visit near Rennes.

If you have the time, a good idea would be to visit both, as they are only at a 25 minutes drive from each others.

Also 40 minutes from Rennes , you can find a geological curiosity: La Roche-aux-Fées (The Fairies Rock), the largest dolmen in France. The site is impressive with its 40 stone blocks , some of them weighing more than of 40 tons.

The legend says that it was built by the Viviane Fairy, with the help of other fairies. For lovers , turn around the monument, each of you in a different direction. Count the stones, if you find the same number , your couple is meant to last!

In a day in Rennes , I advise you to do the following:

• Start your visit in the historic centre to admire the half-timbered houses
• Enter the cathedral of St. Peter of Rennes
• Go through the Mordelaises Gates
• Lunch break at one of the many restaurants in the old town
• Visit the Parliament of Brittany
• Spend a quiet late afternoon in the Thabor park

For a 2 days stay in Rennes , you just have to take the itinerary for the first day and add the following points of interest:

• If you have children or simply enjoy science museums, start the day with the Science centre and Planetarium
• Visit of the Fine Arts Museum
• Lunch Break
• Walking, cycling or boating along the Vilaine river.

In 3 days in Rennes , you will have time to see all the places of interest in the city and even to visit the surroundings of Rennes , with, for example, a last day dedicated to Saint-Malo or the Brocéliande forest .

• La Saint Georges : Located in the centre of Rennes, the restaurant is so successful that the boss opened 2 other ones. Without doubt the best pancake shop in Rennes, the Saint Georges offers delicious and original pancakes with fresh and quality products. Funny detail, all salty cakes are named after a famous George. For once you can enjoy yourself with Georges Clooney!!
• Le 2 Rue des Dames : Located in the historic center of Rennes. Restaurant that offers great seasonal dishes cooked with quality products. The best value for money is the city guaranteed, with a lunch menu starting at 13€.
• Café Breton : Located on Rue Nantaise, very close to the cathedral. This rustic and typical Brittany restaurant offers traditional cuisine with fresh seasonal produce. The dishes are generous for a very good price.
• Hôtel Arcantis le Voltaire : Located 2 kilometers from Rennes catehdral. This simple but clean and comfortable hotel offers rooms starting at 42€ per night, breakfast at 8€. Strong points: the quiet area, the terrace, the free parking and a copious breakfast. The best choice for a budget stay in Rennes!
• Aparthôtel Adagio Access Centres Rennes : 5 minutes walk from the centre of Rennes. Modern and bright studio apartment with fully equipped kitchen from 72€ per night, breakfast at 8.50€. Strong points: the ability to cook in the kitchen, close to the city center, very quiet hotel, friendly staff.
• Odalys Appart’hôtel Lorgeril : Located very close to the mail François Mitterand. Modern and spacious studio apartment with kitchenette from 80€, breakfast at 12€. What I loved: location, quiet room, comfortable bedding and awesome hotel staff.
• Balthazar Hotel & Spa – MGallery by Sofitel: 5 stars hotel located in city center, at 200m from the fine arts museum. Very comfortable double rooms from 170€, breakfast at 25€. Strong points: the Spa, the beautiful rooms decoration, the perfect bedding, the saff, the calm. The best hotel for a luxury stay in Rennes!

To help you visualize the city a bit better, I have made for you a  tourist map of Rennes, listing all the best places to visit I talked about in this guide. You can display the legend of the map by clicking on the top left button with a small arrow.

FAQ – I answer your questions about Rennes

If you plan to visit Rennes with your children, I recommend the following activities:

• Visit the historical center of Rennes on foot
• Take a walk in Thabor park
• Visit the Science Center and the planetarium
• A boat trip on the Vilaine river or along the banks by bike
• Go on the treetop adventure course in Gayeulles park or enjoy another family activity such as mini golf, the small zoo, or going to the swimming pool
• Take them to Enigmaparc, an indoor amusement park with labyrinths and treasure hunts.

If it’s unfortunately raining during your stay in Rennes, here are a few visits you can do while the weather improves:

• Visit the museums of Rennes: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Champs Libres, the FRAC Bretagne
• Discover the Parliament of Brittany during a guided tour organized by Rennes tourist office
• Visit the interior of Rennes cathedral
• Enjoy indoor activities: ice rink, laser game, indoor climbing, escape game, virtual reality…

The Rennes Citypass is only available in summer (from the end of June to the end of August), so the activities and visits included change every year.

There is a Rennes Citypass for 24 or 48 hours that you can order online.

You will find all the updated information on Destination Rennes , the website of Rennes tourist office.

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Rennes – What to Visit: 1 day itinerary (map included)

• March 6, 2023

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I decided to visit Rennes after finding a cheap flight from Porto to there! So, I chose to visit Rennes, along with Nantes and Mont Saint-Michel in a 3-day getaway.

And what a pleasant surprise it was! Despite finding the city almost empty, Rennes was lovely 🥰.

Located in the Brittany region, Rennes is a student city (one of the largest in Europe) and was once considered one of the best cities to live in in France.

Rennes is a very photogenic city, largely due to its typical half-timbered houses. But the city holds other surprises. If you are planning a trip to Rennes, then keep reading this post to find out all the tips to visit Rennes: what to visit, when to visit, how many days are needed and much more.

What is the best time of the year to visit Rennes?

Being located in the Brittany region, you cannot expect fantastic weather in Rennes, especially in winter (it can even snow!). The warmest months are from June to September and the rainiest are November, December and January.

So, there is not necessarily an ideal time to visit Rennes as the weather is a bit uncertain. However, to increase the likelihood of good weather, I suggest visiting Rennes between June and September.

How many days do you need to visit Rennes?

Given the size of the city, one day is enough to visit Rennes . The main points of interest are located relatively close to each other, making it easy to visit.

Anyway, if you choose to stay 2 days in Rennes, on the second day you can take the opportunity to visit Mont Saint-Michel, which is an excellent day trip for those visiting Rennes.

💡 EXTRA TIP: If you would like to know how to get to Mont Saint-Michel from Rennes and other tips for visiting what is one of the most emblematic places in France, I suggest reading my complete guide to visiting Mont Saint-Michel .

How to get to Rennes?

Rennes has an airport which, despite being quite small, has connections with some European countries such as:

• Portugal (Porto, Lisbon)
• United Kingdom (London)
• Netherlands (Amsterdam)
• Germany (Frankfurt)

The city of Rennes also has air connections with other French cities such as Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris and Toulouse.

How to get from Rennes airport to the city centre?

The simplest way to travel between Rennes airport and the city centre is by direct bus (C6), which is located nearby the airport’s exit.

This bus stops at Republique station (one of the most central stations) and the journey takes about 20 minutes. The bus has a frequency of about 20/30 minutes and tickets cost 1,5€ and can be bought directly from the driver.

💡 EXTRA TIP: I suggest checking the most up-to-date information on this site.

Accommodation in Rennes

I stayed for two nights in Rennes and was quite satisfied with the place I chose. It was a well-located apart hotel (less than 10 minutes walk from the main points of interest in the city) – Aparthotel Adagio Access Rennes Centre .

Although it was noticeable that the hotel was a bit old, it was very clean, spacious and comfortable. In addition, there was a kitchenette in the room, which was very useful for those who want to cook.

However, there are other options available in terms of accommodation in the city of Rennes:

What is the best way to visit Rennes?

Although it is possible to visit Rennes on foot, as its points of interest are relatively close by, it may sometimes be necessary to use some public transport to cover longer distances.

Rennes has a very modern and efficient metro system (I never waited more than 2–3 minutes for a metro, even at the weekend). Although it is possible to use a contactless card (like Revolut , for example) to travel, you can buy tickets from the machines available at the stations.

Each individual ticket costs 1.5€ and is valid for 1 hour. However, there are other options available, such as 10 trips for 14.5€. More information is available here .

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What to visit in Rennes?

Before starting the list with the places to visit in Rennes, I’ll share a map with the main points of interest in the city to help you plan your trip:

» Streets in Rennes with half-timbered houses

This itinerary in Rennes starts with one of the most captivating parts of the city: its streets with half-timbered houses. In many of the streets of Rennes (as well as in other cities in the Brittany region), we find half-timbered houses from medieval times.

When strolling through the historic centre of Rennes, it will be impossible not to notice these beautiful buildings. There are almost 400 scattered throughout the city 🥰.

Although they were not all built in the same period, there is something common to all the buildings: the use of colour. As with the sculptures on the various façades, the colours were intended to represent the social status of their owners.

So, I suggest a visit to some of the streets where you can find half-timbered houses:

• Pont aux Foulons Street
• Saint Michel Street
• Saint Guillaume Street
• Saint Sauveur Street
• La Psalette Street
• Chapitre Street

Although all the streets are worth a visit, I highlight house number 3 on Saint Guillaume Street. It is here that we can find the oldest house in Rennes (known as Ti-Coz), built in the early 16th century.

» Lices Market and Square

Located on Lices Square (Place des Lices) , the Lices Market is the most emblematic in the city and has been held every Saturday morning since 1622. In fact, this is the second-largest market in France, with over 10.000 visitors every weekend.

But what is now a popular weekend spot for locals to buy Breton products was once a place where knightly feuds or executions took place in medieval times.

📝 USEFUL INFORMATION: The Lices Market occurs every Saturday from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm. Outside this period, the atmosphere in the square is quite different as the market is closed.

» Porte Mordelaise (gate)

Another place you can visit in Rennes is one of the gates that used to serve as the entrance to the walled city – Porte Mordelaise. This was the main entrance to the city of Rennes and its name comes from the fact that this gate connected Rennes to the city of Mordelles.

Although the current structure is more recent, traces have been found that the current version of this gate was built on a foundation that dates back to the 3rd century.

Since 2018, there is a project that aims to develop the area around this gate and the city walls. The creation of the wall gardens will allow a new interpretation of the city’s history.

» St. Peter’s Cathedral

Crossing Mordelaise Gate, we immediately glimpse St. Peter’s Cathedral, with its two towers, almost 50 metres high. And believe me, the outside of the building doesn’t give a hint of its beautiful interior. This is really a must-visit place in Rennes!

The history of this cathedral is closely linked to the Dukes of Brittany, who were crowned here after entering the city through the Mordelaise Gate. Although the cathedral’s existence dates back to the 4th century, nothing remains of the original building.

📝 USEFUL INFORMATION: Entry to St, Peter’s Cathedral is free and it is open every day of the week.

» Town Hall Square (Place de la Mairie)

We head to one of the city’s main squares – Place de la Mairie . Here we find the Town Hall of Rennes and, in front of it, the Rennes Opera House.

Although the buildings were built almost a century apart, the way they were constructed makes it seem as if the two buildings fit together.

Although the best way to appreciate the beauty of the Opera House is by attending a concert, there are also some guided tours of this monument.

» Parliament of Brittany

Built in the 17th century, the Parliament of Brittany is one of the most important buildings in the city and one of the symbols in the history of the Brittany region.

While the building managed to survive the blazing fire that destroyed several parts of the city in 1720, it didn’t escape a fire in 1994. Today, it is possible to visit its interior through guided tours that show us some of the works of art inside😊.

» St. George’s Palace (Palais Saint-Georges)

We head towards the Palais Saint-Georges, another historic building in Rennes. Built in 1670, it was once an abbey. Today it is considered a historic monument in France and it’s currently used in administrative services.

The garden outside is quite nice, although small. But it is certainly worth a visit!

» Vilaine river promenade and Museum of Fine Arts

It’s time to continue our visit to the banks of the river Vilaine – the river that runs through Rennes. After a short stroll along its banks (it’s a nice area, even though not that big of a deal!), I suggest another stop – Museum of Fine Arts.

Opened at the end of the 18th century, in the Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes we can find works by well-known painters such as Véronèse, Rubens and Picasso.

📝 USEFUL INFORMATION: Entrance to the permanent exhibitions at the Fine Arts Museum is free of charge. The Museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm from Tuesday to Friday and until 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

» Thabor Park and Saint-Melaine Church

It’s time to end this Rennes’ itinerary and we will do it blissfully 😍. The first stop is the Saint-Melaine Church , which is located at the entrance of Thabor Park.

This church is dedicated to the one who is considered the first bishop of Rennes and it served as a cathedral in the 19th century as St Peter’s Cathedral had been destroyed.

📝 USEFUL INFORMATION: The Church is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6.30 pm on Sunday.

With over 150 years of history, Thabor Park is one of the highlights of a visit to Rennes. This park of over 10 hectares is considered one of the three most beautiful gardens in France. This is the perfect place to end a visit to Rennes while watching the sunset.

In the garden, you will find French and English style gardens, a rose garden, a café and many other things.

📝 USEFUL INFORMATION: The Garden is open from 7.30 am to 8.30 pm in summer and until 6.30 pm in winter.

Restaurants in Rennes

I had the opportunity to try a few restaurants in Rennes and I’ll share all the tips here:

• La Burger Attitude (€€): artisanal hamburger restaurant. The burgers were quite tasty and the menu had lots of options to choose from.
• L’Instant Crêperie (€€): We tried two savoury crêpes (one with salmon and another with tomato and goat cheese). Although I thought it was good, at some point I found it a bit cloying.
• Crêperie La Gavotte (€€): We didn’t get a chance to try the savoury crêpes, but the sweet ones were great. Especially the apple and salted caramel one!

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A local’s guide to Rennes, France: Brittany’s medieval but vibrant capital

Chef Arnaud Guilloux leads the way to the best street food, galleries, music haunts

Rennes is a great place for foodies. The speciality is a galette-saucisse – Breton street food. It’s a sausage wrapped in a buckwheat galette, maybe with onions, but strictly no sauce (if you’re Breton). It’s sold in the main market in Place des Lices, in smaller Les Halles market, and by the many food trucks outside the football stadium on match days. My restaurant, Coquille , is on rue Nantaise, which has become a little gastronomic hub close to the city centre. We serve dishes using local produce, such as fish, seafood and vegetables from small market gardeners, but the cuisine is influenced by my time working in Asia. Also on the street is the very traditional Café Breton , a real institution with an extensive menu of classics and modern dishes. There’s also a super Thai restaurant, Chawp Shop Kphet . Pierre Restaurant de Copains , run by a friend who was a finalist in Top Chef [the French version of MasterChef], is a lively, trendy place to hang out. You could spend days eating on just this street.

Inspiration

The Musée de Bretagne is really interesting – a journey through the history of Brittany and its people – and has some works many will recognise, including sketches by greats such as Picasso and Gauguin. The most famous is Le Nouveau-né, by 17th-century artist Georges de la Tour. There are also pieces by artists inspired by Brittany, such as Narcisse Chaillou and Octave Penguilly, plus regular exhibitions of modern art and sculpture.

Neighbourhood

Rennes is pretty small, so it’s hard to pick out a particular neighbourhood, but the area around Place Saint-Germain, just next to Saint-Germain church, is great. It has an attractive little square and good places to eat and shop; a new Metro line opening later this year will have a stop here. Behind the church is an amazing Japanese restaurant called Le Fuji : it has been there for about 30 years and is really authentic. For shopping there’s a fantastic bookshop, Librairie Le Failler , which does interesting editions. And across the river, interesting stores on rue Vasselot include Wakatépé , which only sells ethical goods – organic cotton and other sustainable clothing, and vegan shoes.

Green space

The main park in Rennes is Parc du Thabor, which dates from the 18th century and is on the highest hill in the city. When it first opened, only men were admitted. It has formal gardens, a bandstand and an aviary, but there’s a prettier park nearby: Parc Oberthür is small but more charming, quieter and a bit wilder. It’s the garden of the old residence of print maker François-Charles Oberthür and his wife, Marie Hamelin. I love taking my kids there – it has some ancient trees and a lake with lots of birdlife.

Bar Le Doujezu is a renowned hangout in Rennes. The name is a play on the words for “sweet Jesus” and it attracts a good mix of ages. The music is quite rocky and the bar top is set on an old Mercedes, which is cool. South of the centre, 1988 Live Club has guest DJs from all over Europe. It’s very popular with techno fans, but there’s something for everyone there. I’m a big fan of rock music, and even though we don’t really have a rock scene in France like in Britain, we do have a lot of concerts. I like The MeM , a little way out of town along the river: it’s a great venue, like a big-top tent, and there are some riverside bars, or guinguettes , nearby. A favourite, just reopened for summer 2022, is La Basse Cour , on an old farm.

Where to stay

The Magic Hall hotel (doubles from €68 room-only) is a cool place to stay, especially if you’re a music fan. There’s a soundproofed music room and the bedrooms are all different. The downstairs area is like being in someone’s house, with an open kitchen and lounge area.

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10 Best Things To Do in Rennes, France

By: Author Christine Rogador

Posted on Published: October 12, 2019  - Last updated: September 20, 2022

Rennes is the capital city of the northwestern region of Brittany , known for its majestic cathedral and fascinating half-timbered houses. It is also 3.5 hours away from Paris and one of the best day trips from the city.

It’s a great town to visit as most attractions are within walking distance from each other, meaning you really get to see so much of it and feel more like a local.

There’s a lot to see and do here, from the picturesque Parc du Thabor to the impressive Musée des Beaux-arts, the stunning Parliament building to the Duchesne Tower — your visit to Rennes is bound to be jampacked.

Check out some of the most visited attractions and the best things to do in Rennes, France.

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10 Best Things To Do In Rennes, France

Opening hours, contact information, 4. visit the remains of the medieval city gate, admission fee, 6. duchesne tower, opening hours:, admission fee:, travel tips and resources, 1. cathédrale st-pierre.

The Neoclassical Cathédrale St-Pierre was built in 1845, but its history dates as far back as the 6th century.

This stunning piece of architectural beauty is one of the best things to see in Rennes, and it all starts with the mesmerizing facade.

The interiors are just as gorgeous, with its ornate ceiling decor and massive church organ.

This church is also an important building among the city’s Roman Catholics as it’s the seat of the Archbishop of Rennes.

Monday to Sunday – 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Phone: 02 99 78 48 80

Email: [email protected]

Address: Rue de la Monnaie, 35000 Rennes, France

2. Brittany Parliament building

Designed by the same architect of the Palace of Luxembourg in Paris, it is no wonder why this Parliament building is among the best attractions in Rennes.

It was built during the first half of the 17th century as the Breton Parliament and these days houses the Court Of Appeals.

It is situated in Ille- et-Vilaine and regarded as one of the region’s most significant architectural works and symbols of Brittany patrimony.

This building is open to the public for visits, but unless you’re an employee or have any business with the offices housed in the building, you have to join a guided tour.

It’s truly worth it though, as you get to marvel at its grain ceilings, the stunning golden woodwork, lots of symbolic art pieces, and exquisitely decorated rooms such as the Grand Chamber.

Monday to Friday – 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM

Phone: 02 23 20 43 00

Address: Place of the Parliament of Brittany CS 66423 35064 Rennes Cedex

3. La Place des Lices

Nearly every city in any European country has a square where you can start your tour, hang out to watch the hustle, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea or admire the architecture.

Rennes is no exception as it has the La Place des Lices. A pretty area surrounded by impressive Breton architecture, this is one of the best places to visit in Rennes as it also hosts a Saturday morning market.

This weekend market is the second-largest in France and has been around since 1483. This market hosts more than 300 craftsmen and producers from across the region.

Be sure to be here on a Saturday morning so you can buy some Breton specialties such as Reinette apples, salted butter, and Breton cider.

Address: Place des Lices, 35000 Rennes

One of the interesting places to see in Rennes is the Mordelles Gate or Portes bordelaise.

It was constructed during the 15th century and was originally the main entrance to Rennes.

The path that starts from this gate to the city center leads to the Cathedral of St. Peter and is also referred to as the " royal doorway&quot.

The story behind that nickname is that after being sworn to defend Brittany , the Dukes passed through this gate before going into the Cathedral

5. Parc du Thabor

Until the infamous French Revolution, Parc du Thabor belonged to the Abbey Saint-Melaine.

It is located on the highest hill in town and one of Rennes’ attractions, with its stunning landscape and thriving plant life.

It has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike since it was opened to the public during the 18th century. Spend the morning or late afternoon here, on a leisurely stroll or a picnic.

Wander through this gorgeous park and be sure to check out the aviary that has all sorts of pigeons, the orangery and a pretty waterfall .

Open every day, all year round

Summer: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30

Winter: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Address: Place Saint-Mélaine, 35000 Rennes, France

Phone: 0223621940

Located within the ancient Gallo-‪Roman‬ fortified wall of Rennes is the Duchesne Tower. It dates back from the 15th century and an impressive remnant from the medieval era.

This imposing structure once had a part in fortifying the city and one of the best things to see in Rennes.

This tower was named after the main gatekeeper of Rennes Jehan du Chesne, who was also the tower’s first resident.

7. Musée des Beaux-Arts

Rennes, as most French city or town, values the arts and it is evident in the impressive Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes or Musée des beaux-arts de Rennes.

The museum houses a stunning collection that includes ancient Egyptian antiquities to beautiful modern art pieces.

Musée des beaux-arts de Rennes was founded in 1794 during the French Revolution and considered one of the most important art institutions in France.

A visit here is one of the more worthwhile activities to do in Rennes as the art pieces on display say a lot about the region’s long, complicated history.

From featuring confiscated artworks from churches and public buildings in Rennes, the museum now houses collections that came from people like the president of the Parlement de Bretagne Christophe-Paul de Robien.

Tuesday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 5:00 Pm

Saturday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Full price – €6 Reduced price – €4 Groups (10 or more people) – €4 per person

Address: 20 Quai Emile Zola, 35000 Rennes, France

8. Les Champs Libres

A recent addition to the list of best attractions in Rennes is the Les Champs Libres, which was built in 2008.

Right in the heart of Rennes, this ultra-modern glass building is in stark contrast with the city’s ancient landscape.

Still, looking at it against Rennes mostly old-world structures, Les Champs Libres does belong somehow.

This impressive structure is now home to Rennes’ central library, a science hub that includes a planetarium and the Musée de Bretagne‬.

Les Champs Libres also hosts fascinating temporary exhibitions throughout the year, making it one of the city’s premier cultural hubs.

Tuesday to Friday :

School period: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Half term holidays: 10.00 AM to 7:00 PM

July & August : 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Closures: Monday and bank holidays

Planetarium and museum

Full price:11€

Reduce price:7 €

Groups: 28 €

Address:10 Cours des Alliés, 35000 Rennes, France

Phone:0223406600

Email:[email protected]

9. Eleven Art Gallery

You do not have to be an art enthusiast to appreciate Eleven Art Gallery, as the impressive works on display are so varied that there’s got to be something that will appeal to your taste.

The art featured here are both from budding and professional photographers and was founded by Michel-François Salmon.

The pieces on exhibit came from not just French photographers but also from around the world such as Ian Sanderson and Gwenaëlle Gonzalez.

Often recommended to be among the best places to visit in Rennes, be sure to drop by this one-of-a-kind gallery.

Monday – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Tuesday to Saturday – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Phone: 33256518210

Email: [email protected]

Address: 13 Rue du Chapitre 35000 RENNES – FRANCE

10. Parc des Gayeulles

Parc des Gayeulles is a lush green space that’s a must bit quite rare in a lot of other cities.

This park, which occupies a hundred hectares and has five lakes within it, is one of the best places to visit in Rennes.

If you don’t want to take day trips outside of Rennes but wanted a different scenery, then go pack your picnic and hiking shoes and head onto Parc des Gayeulles.

There’s a lot to see and do here — there are even football and rugby pitches, as well as an ice skating rink and a working farm.

It also hosts the annual Quartiers D’ete festival that features films, plays, and music concerts which is a hit to the younger crowd. It’s also one of the best festivals in France.

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Rennes en 1 jour – Itinéraire du circuit à pied avec carte interactive

Pour votre prochain week-end en Bretagne ou à l’occasion d’un circuit Normandie-Bretagne , vous souhaitez visiter Rennes en 1 jour . Et, pour en profiter le mieux, vous préférez visiter tous les incontournables de Rennes en suivant un petit circuit à pied . Alors peut-être serez-vous intéressé par mon itinéraire du city tour de Rennes qui se fait à pied en 1 jour et en suivant la carte interactive disponible ci-dessous.

Où se situe Rennes ?

Pour les touristes étrangers qui ne situent pas bien la ville de Rennes en France , je tiens à préciser que Rennes se trouve dans le Nord-Ouest de la France au cœur de la Bretagne dont elle en est la Capitale.

Sa situation est idéale pour visiter la Bretagne d’autant plus qu’elle dispose d’un aéroport à seulement à 10 minutes du centre-ville.

Elle est également bien desservie par le train qui vous y transporte depuis toutes les grandes villes de France. Mais prendre le train à Rennes permet également d’aller rapidement sur les plus grands sites de Bretagne (Saint Malo, Saint Brieuc, Quimper, Lorient, Vannes…).

Et pour ceux qui préfèrent la voiture, en partant de Rennes par la route, il vous faudra 50 mn pour aller à Saint-Malo et à Redon et 1 heure pour Saint-Brieuc et Vannes.

Comment visiter Rennes ?

Visiter les plus beaux endroits de Rennes peut se faire facilement en 1 jour . En effet, tous les sites touristiques incontournables se trouvent concentrés dans la vieille ville de Rennes. C’est pourquoi, un circuit à pied est idéal pour visiter Rennes en 1 jour . Bien-sûr, si vous disposez d’un week-end complet, vous pourrez en plus faire une croisière sur la Vilaine, découvrir plus de musées, faire du shopping ou un circuit gastronomique…

Circuit des incontournables de Rennes en 1 jour

Pour fixer les étapes de mon city tour , voici ma liste des sites incontournables de Rennes :

• La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
• Les Portes Mordelaises
• La Place et le Marché des Lices
• La Rue Saint Michel
• La Rue Pont aux Foulons
• La place de l’Hôtel de Ville
• L’Opéra de Rennes
• Le Parlement de Bretagne
• Palais Saint-Georges
• Le Parc du Thabor
• Le musée des beaux-arts

Circuit Rennes en 1 jour – Carte de mon itinéraire à pied

Cliquer sur « Plus d’options » dans la carte pour suivre le GPS

Circuit Rennes en 1 jour – Etapes de mon itinéraire

Visiter Rennes à pied – Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

Mon circuit démarre de la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre. Elle est située au cœur du centre historique où ses deux tours culminent à 50 mètres de hauteur. Maintes fois reconstruite, rénovée dans des styles très différents, son histoire est liée à celles des Ducs de Bretagne qui venaient s’y faire couronner. Classée monument historique depuis 1906, son style intérieur est surprenant et admirable.

Visiter Rennes à pied – Les Portes Mordelaises

Au Moyen Âge, était édifié un rempart dont des vestiges sont encore présents par endroit. C’est entre 1442 et 1452, que les Portes Mordelaises ou la Porte Mordelaise (les 2 termes s’emploient) sont reconstruites à l’entrée de la ville pour la protéger face à de nouvelles menaces. C’est aujourd’hui le seul vestige des anciennes fortifications de la ville de Rennes.

Visiter Rennes à pied – Le centre historique

Pour découvrir les petites ruelles pavées, les maisons en pans de bois, les façades colorées des maisons à colombages, il faudra vous promener dans les rues du Saint Sauveur, du Chapitre, du Pont au Foulons et dans la fameuse Rue de la soif.

Visiter Rennes à pied – Rue Saint-Michel

La rue de la soif est le surnom qu’on donne à la rue Saint-Michel de Rennes. C’est une rue typique qui s’anime tout particulièrement la nuit car elle est le lieu de rassemblement festif de Rennes. Cela s’explique par la forte concentration de bars et de restaurants dans cette rue. Cela n’enlève rien au charme de cette rue qui arbore de nombreuses maisons à pans-de-bois typiques.

City tour de Rennes – Place des Lices

C’est une place très fréquentée et populaire de Rennes. Entourée de grandes et belles demeures à pans de bois, cette place abrite les halles Martenot de style Baltard et de nombreuses terrasses de bars et de restaurants.

C’est ici que le marché des Lices se déroule tous les samedis matins.

City tour de Rennes – Le marché de la place des Lices

2 ème plus grand marché de France, ce marché existe depuis plus de 4 siècles. Tous les samedis de 7h30 à 13h30, il regroupe plus de 300 producteurs locaux qui font le bonheur des Rennais et des restaurateurs du coin. Je vous invite à y aller assez tôt pour y découvrir tous les bons produits de Bretagne (huîtres, crustacés, poissons, volailles, porcs, fruits et légumes) mais aussi quelques spécialités bretonnes comme les crêpes, les galettes et le fameux Kouign-Amann.

City tour de Rennes – Hôtel de Ville et Opéra

C’est en 1720 que l’Hôtel de Ville a été construit après le grand incendie de Rennes. C’est l’architecte Jacques Gabriel qui a décidé de regrouper en un seul et même édifice l’Hôtel de Ville, le Présidial et la Tour de l’horloge.

Il faut y découvrir le petit Panthéon qui est une salle décorée de marbre où sont gravés le nom de tous les Rennais morts aux combats pour la France (visite gratuite).

Face à l’Hôtel de Ville se trouve l’Opéra de Rennes. S’il est petit par sa taille, il est original par sa forme légèrement incurvée qui s’harmonise ainsi à la forme de l’Hôtel de Ville.

City tour de Rennes – Le Parlement de Bretagne

Symbole de Rennes et de la Bretagne, oeuvre architecturale du 17ème siècle, le Parlement de Bretagne avait failli disparaître lors d’un incendie en 1994. Siège du parlement jusqu’en 1790, il sert aujourd’hui de cour de justice et est ouvert aux visites touristiques.

Rennes en 1 jour – Palais Saint-Georges

Sans aller le visiter, juste en passant, vous pourrez admirer cette ancienne abbaye bénédictine, fondée au XIe siècle. Ce majestueux bâtiment qui trône fièrement au milieu du parc centenaire et sert aujourd’hui de bureaux administratifs pour la municipalité de Rennes.

Rennes en 1 jour – Le Parc du Thabor

Pour faire une petite pause au vert, voici un des incontournable à Rennes : le Parc du Thabor. Sur environ 10 hectares, ce parc expose plusieurs styles de jardins, des bassins, des cascades, des roseraies…

Rennes en 1 jour – Le musée des beaux-arts

Mon circuit se termine sur une touche de culture. Au Musée des beaux-arts de Rennes, vous pourrez découvrir des œuvres de toutes les époques allant de l’Antiquité à nos jours. Vous pourrez notamment admirer des œuvres de Léonard de Vinci, de Rembrandt ou encore de Donatello.

Quel hôtel choisir à Rennes ?

Pour un week-end au cœur du vieux Rennes, l’hébergement idéal c’est le Marnie et Mister H .

En effet, vous logerez dans une belle demeure du 16ème siècle dans le centre historique de Rennes, à seulement 220 mètres de la station de métro République et à 600 mètres du musée des Beaux-Arts. C’est un lieu remarquable et un endroit propice à la détente avec une grande cheminée pour l’hiver et un jardin pour l’été. Le bonus, c’est son parking privé !

Plus d’informations sur cet hôtel

Quel Airbnb choisir à Rennes ?

Pour les adeptes des locations Airbnb, voici le logement que je pourrais recommander. Il est situé à 200 mètres de la gare de rennes et vient d’être rénové. Son principal atout est sa situation géographique proche des bars, restaurants, théâtre, commerces, ce qui ne l’empêche pas d’être calme (quartier tranquille).

Appartement Airbnb à Rennes

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8 Things to do in Rennes, Brittany

• Janine Marsh

Rennes, the capital of Brittany is a vibrant city, teeming with historical sites and marvellous museums. It’s a city that’s easy to discover on foot, with plenty of places to take a relaxing or delicious break…

Step into the past

Wander the tree-lined, cobbled streets of the medieval district and admire the higgledy-piggledy half-timbered houses with fascinating carvings on the walls and doors.

The colourful, historic centre of Rennes is pickled in the past and it’s not hard to imagine how it looked in the days of the famous Duchess Anne of Brittany and the 14 th century Breton Knight Bertrand du Guesclin. Don’t miss Place Ste-Anne or Place des Lices where on Saturday mornings a market is held. It’s one of the largest markets in France and famous for its fish stalls (Saint Malo is just one hour away from Rennes).

Parliament of Brittany

The 17th century House of Parliament in Brittany is a symbol of the region. Incredibly it’s still active as a law court, and you can take a guided tour.

Indulge in the local gastronomy

There’s loads of choice when it comes to eating out but as this is Brittany, you have to try the local crêperies. Try Creperie les Betises (near the Parc du Thabor – see below ) with its wall of jelly sweets and picture postcard ceiling, ideal for families. Or try the tiny Crêperie des Portes Mordelaises whose buckwheat pancakes are loved by the locals. A galette saucisse, (sausage pancake) is a local specialty and totally irresistible. If you’ve got a sweet tooth try the local favourites: parliaments, stuffed with apples and almonds – the locals recommend patisserie Le Daniel.

Les Champs Libres

The large futuristic building of Les Champs Libres is home to a stunning library and culture centre. Theres’s also the Museum of Brittany where you can hear Breton being spoken and explore Brittany’s history and culture. Don’t miss the Science Centre which is also housed in the building. It includes a planetarium and Merlin’s Laboratory, an interactive exhibit for kids. Perfect for a rainy day, for families and culture vultures.

Relax in Parc du Thabor

Parc du Thabor is perfect for a picnic or a relaxing wander. It has a water lily pond, bandstand, aviary and rose garden with more than 2,000 varieties.

The Saint-Georges swimming pool is an Art Deco jewel with preserved changing rooms and mosaic friezes created by the craftsmen of Odorico. Swim here and you’ll also get to enjoy this historical monument plus there are regular exhibitions, concerts and the pool even functions as an aquatic night club from time to time!

Activities to suit all ages

Park Gayeulles in the north east of the city is a great kids playground with wooded areas, ponds and perfect icnic areas. ideal for pastoral picnics. There’s also a tree climbing for all ages and mini golf course.

You can take bike tours, a cookery lesson or play Escape games.

Discover Brittany’s agricultural history at the Ecomuseum

Visit the city’s fam at the eco-museum of the Pays de Rennes. The former Ferme de la Bintinais covers 19 hectares and is a working farm where crops are grown and animals live. You’ll discover 5 centuries of local agricultural history and traditions.

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Tour de France 2024 Contender Power Rankings

Three and a half months out from the start of the men’s Tour de France, we ranked the top yellow jersey threats in the peloton.

This is the first edition of Bicycling’ s Power Rankings for the 2024 Men’s Tour de France, where we rank the top contenders leading up to July’s race. This continuously updated list will give you an in-depth look at the riders that have the best shot to stand atop the podium at the end of the Tour—and how they’re performing in the races leading up to July.

These rankings will be constantly refreshed, so you can see who’s up and who’s down on the road to the 2024 Tour de France.

This year’s Tour is expected to bring together the sport’s four best grand tour riders: Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), winner of the last two Tours de France; Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates), winner of the 2020 and 2021 Tours de France; Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step), winner of the 2022 Vuelta a España; and Slovenia’s Primož Roglič (BORA-hansgrohe), a 3-time winner of the Vuelta and the winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia.

Each rider is taking a different path to the Tour de France, with each mixing race days with extended periods of time spread all over Europe at training camps–either alone or with their teammates. And while some of their paths will cross at certain races throughout the first half of the season, they won’t all race together until the Tour. We’ll keep checking-in regularly as they continue compete—either alone or against one another.

Below, you’ll find the first edition of Bicycling ’s Men’s Tour de France Power Rankings.

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Best Result : 1st-place, General Classification - Tirreno-Adriatico

Next Race : Tour of the Basque Country, April 1-6

Less than a week after Pogačar demolished the field to win Strade Bianche after an 81-kilometer solo breakaway, the two-time defending Tour de France champ held serve with a race-breaking solo attack of his own on Stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico, an important early-season stage race. 

Like Pogačar, the Dane capped off some super work by his teammates, attacking on the steepest section of the San Giacamo climb, 29K from the stage finish. He won the stage by over a minute, seizing control of the General Classification. As if to emphasize his strength, Vingegaard then won Stage 6, another mountain stage, this time finishing atop Monte Petrano. By the end of the day, he led the Italian stage race by 1:24, a gap that he maintained through the end of the race one day later. 

Vingegaard’s season was already off to an impressive start: in late-February he dominated Spain’s Gran Camiño, winning three of four stages and the General Classification in a repeat of his performance last year. 

And to make matters worse for the riders and teams looking to defeat him, Vingegaard’s teammates are looking (almost) as strong as their captain. American Matteo Jorgenson–new to the team this year–defeated two of the men on this list to win Paris-Nice, Belgium’s Cian Uijtdebroeks–another new signing–worked hard for the Dane at Tirreno and still finished seventh overall.

At this point, the only knock against Vingegaard is the fact that he looks too strong for early-March. The Tour is still months away, how can he possibly maintain or even better increase his current form? If he truly isn’t yet at his best, then good luck to anyone hoping to beat him in July. But if he and his team have peaked too soon, they could be setting themselves up for a major upset. 

But if the next month plays out like the last, we could soon be talking about one main contender to win the Tour, followed by a second–and maybe even third–tier of riders fighting to stand beside him on the podium.

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Race Wins : 1

Best Result : 1st-place, Strade Bianche

Next Race : Milano-Sanremo, March 16

Vingegaard’s Tirreno performance was perhaps a response to Pogačar’s ride at the previous Saturday’s Strade Bianche, an one-day event raced on the white gravel roads of Tuscany. Perhaps looking to make a statement in his first race of the season, the Slovenian attacked 82K from the finish line in Siena—and won. Alone.

At first it looked like he was just accelerating as a means of stretching his legs, or perhaps to see which of his rivals (and admittedly there were few that day) would come along with him. But once he saw that he had a solid gap, Pogačar forged on to build a lead that at one point approached 4 minutes. He was gone.

Like Visma-Lease a Bike at Tirreno less than a week later, Pog’s team had done a wonderful job of setting up their captain’s attack, culling down the leading group prior to his acceleration—the rain and wind helped—so that by the time the Slovenian did make his move, there was little anyone could do about it.

That said, while the performance should be added to the long list of Pogačar’s masterpieces, it’s not enough to put him ahead of the Dane in our power rankings.

 The Slovenian has lost the last two Tours to France to Vingegaard, which means he enters the season firmly behind the Danish rider in the pecking order of Tour de France contenders. So he’ll need to do something truly incredible–or the Dane will have to experience an extraordinary setback–in order to leapfrog his rival. 

Pogačar’s next race is Milan-Sanremo, where he hopes to win one of the only two Monuments still missing from his palmares. Then he’ll race the Volta Catalunya in Spain, which will likely be his final stage race before the Giro in May, his first major goal of the 2024 season, which also means that his program is much different from the other riders on this list. 

Remco Evenepoel

Race Days : 14

Race Wins : 4

Best Result : 2nd place, General Classification - Paris-Nice

Since winning the 2022 Vuelta a España, Evenepoel hasn’t won another grand tour. He was leading last year’s Giro d’Italia after one week of racing, but tested positive for COVID-19 on the eve of the Giro’s first Rest Day and went home. 

Despite the early exit, he stuck to his pre-season plan and skipped the Tour de France, but returned to the Vuelta in the hopes of defending his title. Unfortunately, a bad (really bad) day in the Pyrenees put those plans to rest, so he settled for winning three stages and the King of the Mountains competition. 

Now he’s set to final race the Tour de France, and all of Belgium is abuzz in the hopes that Evenepoel can become the first Belgian to win the Tour since 1976.

So far, so good for the 24-year-old in 2024. He won his first race of the season, a minor Spanish road race, then took home the Volta ao Algarve, a tough early season stage race in Portugal. 

Next came last week’s Paris-Nice, where a few hiccups kept him off the stop step of the podium. First, his team had a late start time in Stage 3’s team time trial, which meant they had to race in the rain. Their time suffered as a result.

Then Evenepoel hesitated when a dangerous breakaway went up the road near the end of Stage 6. Jorgenson attacked, pulling away Denmark’s Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) and the United States’ Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates). The trio went on to finish 52 seconds ahead of Evenepoel, which cost him a chance to win the race overall.

Escaping along with Jorgenson on the final day, Evenepoel did win Stage 8 and moved up to second overall by the end of the week. But it wasn’t a performance on par with Vingegaard or Pogačar. 

The shame about Evenepoel is the fact that the better he does in the run-up to the Tour, the greater the pressure will be once he gets there. And for a rider who seems to have some marginal gains still to be made in terms of the mental game one needs in order to win a pressure-filled race like the Tour de France, that’s a big hill to climb. (In addition to the lapse that saw him lose so much time on Stage 6, he took a swipe at a former teammate after Tuesday’s team trial because he believed–wrongly–that the rider had impeded the team while it was still out on the course.)

His next race is the Tour of the Basque Country, a hilly stage race in northern Spain. There he’ll face Vingegaard for the first time this season, a clash that will go a long way toward telling us if Evenepoel is a true Tour contender or not.

Primož Roglič

Race Days : 8

Race Wins : 0

Best Result : 3rd place, Stage 7, Paris-Nice

After losing the captaincy of Visma’s Tour de France squad to Vingegaard, the 34-year-old Slovenian transferred to BORA-hansgrohe this past off-season in the hopes of finally winning the Tour de France. 

He’s playing the long game–and he can afford to given BORA’s deep roster–which means he’s racing minimally in his build-up to the Tour de France. Paris-Nice was his first race of the season, and he looked, well, rusty.

But he got better as the race progressed, with the highlight of his week being a third-place finish atop La Madone at the end of Stage 7. He hung with the race favorites right until the end, crossing the line in a 4-man group containing Evenepoel, Skjelmose (who might work his way onto this list by July), and Jorgenson, the eventual race winner. 

Perhaps most importantly, he came out of the race healthy, which means he can head back to his training and continue to build for his next race, the Tour of the Basque Country, which will be his first head-to-battle against Vingegaard, his former teammate. If he hasn’t taken another step forward in his preparation, expect him to move further down our ranking.

Egan Bernal

Race Days : 20

Best Result : 3rd place, General Classification - Gran Camiño

Next Race : Volta a Catalunya, March 18-24

The previous four riders are the men mentioned most as the main GC contenders for the 2024 Tour de France, but we’ve got our eyes on one more–one who could upset the applecart in a big way. 

Back in 2019, Egan Bernal became the third-youngest Tour de France winner in the history of the race. And we all thought the Colombian was poised to dominate the race for the next decade. But then Pogačar won the race in 2020, becoming the second-youngest rider to ever win the Tour, and then he won it again in 2021. Then Vingegaard won in 2022, and defended his title in 2023. 

Bernal won the Giro d’Italia in 2021, but then suffered a life- and career-threatening crash in early 2022 while training Colombia. No one was sure if he’d ever race again, let alone be a contender. 

Well, after spending much of 2023 just getting back to being a rider again–which saw him earn a spot on INEOS’ Tour de France team–he’s now showing signs that he might once again be a grand tour challenger. 

He started his season in Colombia, where he finished sixth and third in his national time trial and road race championships. Then he finished fifth overall at the Tour of Colombia, and third overall at the Gran Camiño. 

Next came Paris-Nice, where he made one move that really caught our eye: the Colombian attacked late in Stage 1–in terrible weather conditions–gaining a handful of bonus seconds in the process. By the end of the race, those seconds were meaningless: he finished the race seventh overall. But what the result doesn’t show is the fact that Bernal looks like a racer again, someone with tenacity and grit needed to once again–maybe–win a grand tour. 

At the rate he’s going, we could be talking about Bernal as a podium contender by the time the Tour de France arrives. For a rider a little more than two years removed from the crash that nearly ruined his life, that’s an incredible–and exciting–prospect.

Under Consideration

For now, we’re capping our ranking at just five riders, as there aren’t many more with a reasonable chance of actually winning the Tour or contending for a spot on the final podium in Paris. But that could change over the coming weeks, and there are a few riders who might crack the top-5.

We mentioned Mattias Skjelmose (LIDL-Trek) a few times earlier in the ranking. The Dane won a stage at Paris-Nice and finished fourth overall. His next race is also the Tour of the Basque Country, and a good showing there should get him into the top-5. The biggest knock against the 23-year-old right now is the fact that he’s only raced two grand tours and never finished inside the top-10. Expect that to change this year.

Spain’s Carlos Rodriguez (INEOS Grenadiers) was INEOS’ best-placed at last year’s Tour. The 23-year-old finished fifth in last year’s and has enjoyed a quiet start to the season; so far he’s finished the Gran Camiño and Paris-Nice.

We’re also keeping our eyes on American Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike), Spain’s Enric Mas (Movistar), and Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost).

Since getting hooked on pro cycling while watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. Pro Championship in Philadelphia, longtime Bicycling contributor Whit Yost has raced on Belgian cobbles, helped build a European pro team, and piloted that team from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux as an assistant director sportif. These days, he lives with his wife and son in Pennsylvania, spending his days serving as an assistant middle school principal and his nights playing Dungeons & Dragons.

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Avant que Brest ne soit sollicitée pour le Grand Départ du Tour de France 2021, Rennes avait été sondée par le président de région Loïg Chesnais-Girard. La mairie, et en premier lieu les élus écologistes, ont décliné. Rennes pourra-t-elle tout de même accueillir un départ ou une arrivée d'étape ?

Le Tour de France 2021 passera quatre jours complets en Bretagne. Le Grand Départ sera donné à Brest le 26 juin , et plusieurs villes sont d'ores et déjà candidates à l'accueil d'un départ ou d'une arrivée. Rennes, qui a décliné une proposition d'accueillir le Grand Départ, pourrait-elle se rabattre sur la possibilité d'être ville étape en juin 2021 ?

La position des élus écologistes de la capitale bretonne, qui jugent l'épreuve " datée ", sexiste ", la caravane " trop polluante ", a été critiquée lors de la présentation faite ce lundi au siège du conseil régional. Avec des attaques frontales, comme celle de Bernard Hinault , ou par des sous-entendus assez clairs de la part des élus présents.

Interrogé sur ces critiques des élus écologistes, le directeur du Tour de France Christian Prudhomme a réagi : " Nous avons des élus écologistes qui nous appellent et qui nous écrivent pour avoir le Tour de France. [...] Chacun réglera dans sa famille ce qu'il faut faire. Depuis toujours, on va là où l'on souhaite qu'on aille, je n'ai pas de polémique à faire. "

La capitale bretonne était le plan A de la Région Bretagne pour ce Grand Départ , Brest l'ayant déjà accueilli en 1952, 1974 et plus récemment en 2008, et le président du conseil régional Loïg Chesnais-Girard regrette que Rennes ait repoussé son offre : " Oui, je le regrette, mais ce n'est pas grave. Il y a plein de villes en Bretagne, plein de possibilités de s'organiser et Nathalie Appéré a exprimé son souhait, peut-être, d'accueillir une étape ou une arrivée, nous verrons les choses en temps et en heure. C'est ASO qui décidera au mois d'octobre. " 

En effet la mairie, où personne ne devrait communiquer sur le sujet cette semaine, donne pour l'heure un seul son de cloche, un verbatim de Nathalie Appéré : " Ville de grandes fêtes populaires et sportives, Rennes multiplie également les opérations de développement de la pratique du vélo. La Ville de Rennes se réjouit donc tout naturellement de voir le Tour de France 2021 prendre son départ à Brest et ses quartiers en Bretagne, terre de vélo. Aux côtés de la Région Bretagne et des autres collectivités de notre territoire, Rennes est disponible pour accueillir une étape de cette grande fête du vélo. Tout le monde est désormais suspendu à la décision finale des organisateurs, attendue dans les prochaines semaines. "

Mais puisque les quatre départements devront être représentés dans le tracé de ces quatre jours en Bretagne, Rennes devra faire face à la concurrence d'autres communes brétiliennes, qui ont déjà fait part de leur grand intérêt pour accueillir le Tour. Ce lundi, le président du conseil départemental d'Ille-et-Vilaine Jean-Luc Chenut citait notamment Saint-Malo, Fougères, Vitré ou encore Janzé.

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Populaire certes mais pas « gratuit ». A Rennes, les écologistes, sous le feu des critiques depuis que la ville n’a pas souhaité accueillir le départ du Tour de France 2021 , persistent et signent. « Le Tour de France est un événement populaire. C’est une évidence (…) Mais, loin d’être « gratuit » comme on a pu le lire, il coûte très cher en argent public », écrivant dans un communiqué les militants rennais d’EELV.

Le Tour de France mérite que l’on porte sur lui un regard critique. Les invectives et injures à l'encontre des élu-e-s écologistes sont indignes d'un débat politique, nous avons le droit de porter un autre regard pour le monde d'après. https://t.co/uABhNWmXsL — EELV Rennes (@Eelv_Rennes) August 13, 2020

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Or, dans le contexte d’incertitude créé par la crise sanitaire liée au Covid , « l’argent public devient d’autant plus précieux qu’il devra, de notre point de vue, soutenir avant tout les plus fragiles, les entreprises locales, les acteurs culturels locaux », poursuivent-ils.

« Des retombées économiques relativement modestes »

L’argent public dépensé pour l’accueil du Tour l’est « pour des retombées économiques relativement modestes, car très ponctuelles », estiment-ils, relevant également qu'« il n’y a aussi aucune corrélation entre l’accueil du Tour et le développement des déplacements vélo au quotidien que nous sommes les premiers à défendre ».

« Alors oui, on peut aimer le Tour, avoir envie qu’il passe dans sa ville, sans pour autant estimer que son coût élevé soit une priorité du moment », soulignent-ils.

L’opposition furieuse contre la maire de Rennes

La position d’EELV a suscité de fortes critiques, une partie de l’opposition municipale accusant ainsi Nathalie Appéré d’avoir « abaissé la fonction de maire ». « Nathalie Appéré et sa majorité ont fait le choix, dans le secret des alcôves feutrés de l’Hôtel de ville, de priver Rennes de pouvoir être ville départ du Tour de France. Cette décision marquera durablement et tristement le mandat qui débute », écrit dans un communiqué le conseiller d'opposition Charles Compagnon (DVD).

🔴 REFUS D'ACCUEILLIR LE DEPART DU TOUR DE FRANCE 2021 : Nathalie APPERE a abaissé la fonction de Maire 🔴 Retrouvez le communiqué de presse de Charles COMPAGNON, président du groupe "Libres d'Agir Pour Rennes" au conseil municipal #Rennes @LeTour #TDF2021 pic.twitter.com/HetD59vcxr — Libres d'Agir Pour Rennes (@AgirPourRennes) August 12, 2020

« Par sa décision, par son manque de courage, par sa compromission, Nathalie Appéré a abaissé la fonction de Maire de Rennes », considère-t-il. Quant aux conseillers municipaux LREM et à leurs soutiens, ils ironisent sur les « irréductibles écologistes et socialistes » qui refusent « la fête » du Tour.

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OM: touché aux adducteurs, Ulisses Garcia quitte la sélection suisse

L’infirmerie marseillaise ne désemplit toujours pas. Déjà privé depuis de longues semaines de Samuel Gigot, Valentin Rongier, Amir Murillo ou encore Bilal Nadir, Jean-Louis Gasset a perdu un nouveau joueur vendredi avec la blessure de Bamo Meïté. Victime à l’entraînement d'une double entorse de la cheville et d'un pépin au genou, le jeune défenseur central (22 ans) pourrait être absent jusqu’à la fin de la saison .

Touché aux adducteurs

Ce week-end, l’OM a également appris une mauvaise nouvelle au sujet d'Ulisses Garcia. Selon les informations de la RTS , le latéral gauche de 28 ans a dû quitter le rassemblement de la sélection suisse pour retourner se soigner dans son club en raison d’un souci aux adducteurs.

Forfait vendredi face au Danemark (0-0) en amical, il espérait initialement être rétabli pour le match contre l’Irlande, mardi, à Dublin, mais "des tests ont démontré qu'il avait besoin de plus de temps pour se rétablir". Arrivé cet hiver en provenance des Young Boys Berne, contre un chèque d’environ trois millions d’euros, Ulisses Garcia a disputé sept matchs sous les couleurs marseillaises.

Confronté à la concurrence de Quentin Merlin, recruté à Nantes lors du même mercato, il est resté sur le banc lors du dernier match de championnat à Rennes (défaite 2-0). Reste à savoir s'il sera disponible pour les prochaines échéances de l'OM, qui s'apprête à affronter un calendrier chargé avec des chocs contre Paris et Lille en championnat, et la double confrontation face à Benfica en quarts de finale de Ligue Europa.

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Aloha, I'm headed to Rennes for July 8 to the 11th to catch a few stages of the Tour de France solo. Yep, I know I'm crazy but I've watched since I was 11 and finally will actually be in France while it's running. I am a bit mobility challenged ( out of shape and have a torn meniscus in my knee). I'm not renting a car and hoping to be able to use public transportation to get to St. Malo for one stage, the next day to Mont St. Michel and lastly to watch the depart from Fougeres. I'm looking to see if anyone else has done something of the sort (public transportation between cities for the day but returning back to centrally located hotel each night). I hope that make sense. Thanks for any advise or tips anyone can offer.

I was just in Rennes this spring. It is a charming city and a great transportation hub. To get to either St. Malo or Mont St. Michel, buses are your best option. They run frequently in both directions to these destinations. I don't know about Fougeres. Buses leave from the train station, so you may want to stay near that part of the city. Unlike many European cities, the district near the train station is quite nice and safe. If you want to stay in an apartment and don't mind stairs, I stayed in this fabulous 17th-century building on Place des Lices. It was extremely comfortable and the owner, Eric, is beyond charming--he explodes the myth about French rudeness. Gite des Lices

Just keep in mind that road closures will happen many hours before the tour actually rolls in. This could affect transportation routes, so you'll have to stay on top of that. Don't know if there's a website for the public transportation network in that area, but if there is, be sure to check it in the days preceeding your visit. You may need to leave earlier than you ever imagined.

Thank you for the advice :)I've done some more research about the bus, no mention yet about change in schedule due to the tour but that is to be expected. I am beyond excited! I can't wait! Thanks again for the help.

This is going to be difficult, especially without a car and partial disability. We plan on attending, but stage 18 and Finale. We've done a stage or two in 2006, so we have a little experience. I begin my preparation in Oct.2012 when tour was announced and its still a pain to work out all the logistics. We've tried using this blog and other cycle blogs but its hard to get a specific answer sometimes. I admire your desire to want to see this. We fell in love with the TDF in 2004 and it gets in your mind in a good kinda way. Road closures, inability to speak France are just a few of your obstacles. You may have to use this trip as your " learning curve" trip. Or....you might consider having your hotel recommend a guide and let them drive you. This may get pricey, but at this late stage that may be your only choice. Also....you'll need to awaken early, 4 or 5 am, roads may be closed off as early as 9 am or the evening prior to race day. I'm not going to tell you to find a comfortable TV viewing spot and give up, but you are going to have to hustle if you want a favorable experience.

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En France, moins de la moitié des Russes ont voté pour Vladimir Poutine

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Dans les bureaux de vote de Paris, Marseille et Villefranche-sur-Mer, le pseudo-opposant libéral Vladislav Davankov a obtenu un nombre de voix très proche du président réélu. Environ 15% des électeurs ont détruit leur bulletin de vote.

Que votent les Russes de France ? Trois jours après les résultats des élections qui donnent une large majorité au président sortant Vladimir Poutine , réélu pour un cinquième mandat, les votes de la diaspora dans l’Hexagone montrent un large contraste avec les chiffres officiels annoncés en Russie. À Paris, Marseille et dans les Alpes-Maritimes, 46% des électeurs en moyenne ont voté pour Vladimir Poutine - auquel les résultats officiels dans toute la Russie donnent 87% des voix. Il est suivi de près par le candidat libéral Davankov,  qui, arrivé troisième au niveau national avec le maigre score de 3,86%, obtient en France 32% des suffrages.

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Cet opposant fantoche - qui, derrière ses positions légèrement plus libérales, soutenait largement le chef du Kremlin - arrive en tête à l'ambassade russe à Paris, avec 38,14% des voix. Il est talonné par Vladimir Poutine qui obtient 36,99%. Sur les 3658 Russes ou Franco-russes qui ont voté dans la capitale, 20% ont détruit leur bulletin de vote.

Légère majorité pour Poutine dans le sud

Dans le sud de la France, Vladimir Poutine obtient une légère majorité des voix. Au bureau de vote de Villefranche-sur-Mer, près de Nice où se concentre historiquement une grande partie de la diaspora russe, le chef du Kremlin remporte 558 voix, soit 50,27%, contre 29% pour Vladislav Davankov. Quelque 15% des votants ont détruit leur bulletin de vote. Ce taux d’annulation volontaire des bulletins, signe de protestation, est identique à Marseille. Sur les 506 personnes venues voter au consulat général de Russie dans la cité phocéenne, 15,4% ont détruit leur bulletin de vote. Vladimir Poutine obtient 51,6% des suffrages, contre 28,6% pour son opposant libéral.

En termes de nombre de voix, sur ces trois bureaux de vote, les deux favoris obtiennent toutefois un chiffre très proche : 1896 voix pour Vladimir Poutine et 1705 pour Vladislav Davankov.

Il demeure difficile de connaître l’ampleur de la mobilisation pour l’élection en comparaison du taux d'abstention, car la diaspora russe en France a évolué depuis le déclenchement de la guerre en Ukraine. Jusqu'en 2021, la France comptait 73.500 immigrés russes (résidents en France nés en Russie) sur son sol selon l'Insee. Mais la mobilisation en Russie, après le lancement de l’ «opération spéciale» en février 2022, a poussé de nombreuses familles à l'exode. En 2022, 2616 personnes provenant de Russie ont demandé l'asile en France selon l'Office français de protection des réfugiés et apatrides (Ofpra), soit presque deux fois plus qu'en 2021.

Ce fort contraste entre le vote en Russie et celui de la diaspora se retrouve dans la plupart des pays d’Europe centrale , d’Europe de l’est et du Caucase. Dans certaines capitales, Vladislav Davankov a même obtenu une claire majorité sur Vladimir Poutine. C’est le cas à Varsovie (Pologne), Prague (République tchèque) ou encore La Haye (Pays-Bas) où il marque respectivement 51,01%, 59,89% et 56,88% des suffrages. À Erevan également (Arménie), son score est de 49,85%, contre 32,87% pour Vladimir Poutine.

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le 21/03/2024 à 11:59

Il serait cohérent que les Russes qui sont en France et votent Poutine rentrent en Russie, l'armée russe et leur patrie ont besoin d'eux.

le 21/03/2024 à 01:39

Bien que disposant d'infos d'origine très variées grace à Înternet, 50% des Russes vivant en France approuveraient Poutine !! J'ai du mal à croire ces chiffres qui ont certainement transité par la Russie avant d'être donnés au journaliste du Figaro

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le 20/03/2024 à 22:32

C'est un peu fort de café que les gens qui ont fomenté le coup d'état en 2014 en Ukraine, soutiennent et arment la dictature dans ce pays depuis, et les dictatures notoires depuis des décennies en d'Afrique, et au Moyen Orient, veulent donner des leçons de démocratie à la Russie ! C'est dingue !

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