Following the great fire in Rennes which devastated the town in , Jacques Gabriel, architect to King Louis XV, carried out an incredible rebuilding of the town. The squares of City Hall and Parliament remain its symbols. The variety of buildings offers the city of Rennes a colourful and dynamic atmosphere.
This is revealed as you visit the countless buildings dating from Gallo-Roman times to the present day. In addition, the Breton city houses a sublime center-bourg unfortunately abandoned by tourists, because little known.
This is unfortunate since they cannot admire the old centre with its half-timbered houses and medieval ruins. The visit of Rennes also passes through the tour of museums and other art galleries. The city of Rennes has many parks and other gardens ideal for relaxing. In total, more than hectares of green spaces are maintained by the city. Whether in the heart of the city or on the banks of the Vilaine and Ille rivers, wildlife is omnipresent.
The largest park in Rennes is Les Gayeulles, located north-east of Rennes. With hectares of surface, the park of Gayeulles is an authentic leisure base.
A healthy course, an accro-branche, a mini-golf Finally, the little ones will be amazed by the farm where donkeys, cows and horses live. Don't hesitate either to relax in the Parc du Thabor , in the centre of Rennes. This 10 hectare park is a true haven of peace where different plants and flowers grow throughout the year. Between statue, botanical garden, orangery and rose garden, the Thabor Park is an obligatory passage for a visit of Rennes in good and due form. No time to be bored here!
