My travelers, I will take you to Rennes today. We will visit historic buildings and get to know a piece of nature.
Rennes is a city in northwestern France (capital of Brittany), located at the confluence of the Vilaine and Ille rivers.
Rennes has a thousand years of rich history. Tourists are particularly attracted by monuments such as the town hall, The Parliament building, the picturesque Notre-Dame church, the historic St-Georges street with the Breton bell tower and the Old Town with the cathedral of St. Peter.
Parlamento de Bretaña
Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine, Rennes
La rue Saint Georges a rennes – panoramio
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes
Parc du Thabor
Located close to the heart of Rennes, Parc du Thabor is a hidden gem that offers a wonderful escape from the bustling city.
Parc des Gayeulles – Rennes
Parc des Gayeulles is a wonderful park with a zoo and plenty of trails for runners and cyclists. Children will be delighted to visit the enclosures for various animals and even feed some of them, while those who enjoy spending time actively will find peace and conditions for practicing sports here. There are also pubs in the park where you can eat a hot meal and taste local beers.
Les Étangs d’Apigné
Active Time: The Banks of the Vilaine River – Étang d’Apigne– Have a great time on this 8.4km loop trail near Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine. The route is considered moderately demanding and takes an average of 2 hours to complete. 7 min.. A very popular area for hiking, road biking and running, so you’ll likely meet other people while exploring. The trail is open all year round and is attractive at any time of the year. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
La promenade des bonnets rouges
We definitely have a trail closer: Explore this 1.3km point-to-point trail near Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine. Considered easy, it takes an average of 18 minutes to complete. A very popular area for Running and Walking, so you’ll likely meet other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.
The city has its charm and contact with nature, gives you the energy to act and discover new places to visit. Take your bike with you and go on a trip.
