 Rennes, France
Rennes, France
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Rennes is a city in Brittany, on the northwestern part of France. It is located at the confluence of the Vilaine and Ille rivers. The city has a population of slightly over 200,000, and acts as the provincial capital of the region of Brittany.
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As with many cities in France, Rennes traces its history back to pre-Roman era, when the ancient Celtics established their settlement here. In those ancient times, it was known as Condate. Later, during Roman era, it became known as Condate Riedonum.
Today only a small part of the medieval city survives. A big fire in 1720 burned for six days and destroyed much of the city. What remained was "taken care of" during World War II, first from three German airplanes that hit an ammunition train, killing a thousand, and later by heavy bombings by US and British Air Forces, causing casualty of a few more thousand.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Rennes
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Since 1954, Rennes has developed extensively, becoming the third fastest growing city in France after Toulouse and Montpellier.
Going to Rennes
Budget travelers can reach Rennes by taking Flybe from Southampton and Belfast. Ryanair flies from London to the Dinard Saint-Malo Airport, an hour away from Rennes.
You can also take the TGV high-speed train from Paris to Rennes, making the journey is slightly over two hours.
Exploring Rennes
The public transport operator in Rennes is STAR, (le service de transport en commun de Rennes Métropole). There are 50 bus routes and one metro route. You should get the daily pass which costs €3.00, for unlimited rides of the whole day on the bus and metro. Otherwise the single-journey ticket costs €1.20.
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Places of Interest in Rennes
- Cathédrale St-Pierre
19th century cathedral in Rennes.
- Eglise St-Germain
Church with a Breton-style belfry.
- Eglise St-Sauveur
Church located near the Cathédrale St-Pierre.
- Hôtel de Ville
Early 18th century town hall.
- Mont Saint-Michel
Picturesque tidal island that is one of the most famous tourist attractions of France.
- Musée de Bretagne
Museum with examples of traditional Breton furniture as well as prehistoric megaliths.
- Musée des Beaux Arts
Housed in the same building as the Musée de Bretagne, this museum has a big collection of art from the 14th century to present-day.
- Palais du Parlement de Bretagne
Seat of the region's governing body built in the 17th century.
- Parc du Thabor
Public park that was once the ground of a Benedictine monastery.
- Portes Mordelaises
Part of the 15th century ramparts of the city.
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