Culture of Rennes. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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The city is located in the western part of France. Rennes attracts tourists by its unique architecture and amazingly beautiful natural landscapes. Start your observation of the city from …
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The city of Rennes boasts a great choice of restaurants with the Le Galopin eating house being one of the most popular places to eat among foreign guests. It specializes in classic dishes of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Rennes and surroundings
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Art galleries in Rennes and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Rennes, 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Rennes, 3 km from the center. On the map
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Rennes
♥ Basilique Saint-Aubin, Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle, Rennes, 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, La Guerche-de-Bretagne, 37.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Sauveur, Dinan, 49 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Samson, Dol-de-Bretagne, 52.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Espérance, Pontmain, 60.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Abbaye Saint-Michel, Mont-Saint-Michel, 62.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Moûtiers, 65.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Aubin, Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle, Rennes, 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, La Guerche-de-Bretagne, 37.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Sauveur, Dinan, 49 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Samson, Dol-de-Bretagne, 52.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Espérance, Pontmain, 60.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Abbaye Saint-Michel, Mont-Saint-Michel, 62.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Moûtiers, 65.1 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Rennes and near
Mont-Saint-Michel
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Distance from Rennes center - 62.1 km.
It struck Victor Hugo with its beauty once. He called Mont Saint-Michel "a marvelous pyramid". Many incredible legends are associated with the castle located on the island. It was used as a prison to hold the most dangerous criminals once. According to legend, many ghosts live in the castle today. An inexplicable glow is often seen in its windows at night. Not only mysterious stories but also unique architecture attracts travelers here. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Rennes
Landmarks of culture on Rennes map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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