Rennes

Rennes, my city! I live in Rennes for 20 years now, so it seems natural to conclude this tour of Brittany by this city especially since it is in the heart of Brittany. To complete your stay and go home (if you live in England), you can return to Saint-Malo in less than an hour by car or train (about 15 €). There are also buses for those who want to save money.

Rennes being the capital, is the most populous city of Brittany with around 210 000 inhabitants. In this article I'm going to make you discover all the little magical places in Rennes not to be missed!

I think the best way to discover the city is to walk on foot in the city. Just take a sunny day and let loose along the cobbles streets through town.

• The old Town

Rennes is composed of several neighborhoods as nice as each other. The facades of the old town date from the 15th and 16th century. These streets are home to all kinds of shops and small stores, restaurants, bars, galleries of art, etc. But I say no more I leave you with some pictures that I hope will give you the desire to discover:

Rue Saint George

Place Champ Jacquet

Here are some key streets:
- Rue Saint George
- Place Champ Jacquet
- Rue de la Monnaie
- Rue Saint-Sauveur
- Rue du Chapitre
- Etc.

If you walk in the city, you can also perceive "Les Portes Mordelaises" (the Mordelaises doors) that match the remains of the ramparts of Rennes. It was one of the four entrances to the city of Rennes. Today Les Portes Mordelaises kept all their charm with the draw bridge surrounded by the building and two large towers. Above the front door is a stone engraved with a coat of arms: two lions on each side of a spear. This is the flag of the Dukes of Monfort who ruled over Britain from 1364 to 1514.

Front face: Les Portes Mordelaises

Rear side: Les Portes Mordelaises

• Bars and restaurants

The center has a multitude of bars, bistros and restaurants. I can not present all but I decided to show you the ones I prefer and especially a place where you can take a break and have a drink, eat ice cream on the terrace, stop at a crêperie (if you do not know not that type of restaurant, check out the article on Saint-Malo). I think the Place Saint Anne summarizes very well all that one can find in terms of bars and small restaurants. It is a well known place and attracts many tourists. Moreover, this site has access to the metro so very easy to access. Here a picture: 

Place Saint Anne

• Some essential parts

During your walks do not hesitate to stop at Place de la Mairie (Town Hall Square), Place du Parlement (Parliament Square), Place Hoche, Place Charles de Gaulle with a big cinema and library "Les Champs Libres", but also Le Parc du Thabor (Tabor Park)! Here some pictures:

Place de la Mairie

Place du Parlement

Library: Les Champs Libres

Parc du Thabor

Parc du Thabor

There you go ! Our tour of Britain's over! I think with all the different stages previous city you can easily discover the essential charm of this beautiful region. Of course, nothing prevents you to make more stops in the heart of the land and extend your stay!
If there is a city that interests you and which I have not mentioned, please feel free to comment and I can help you!