Museum of Brittany, Rennes
Located at Cours des Alliés, the Museum of Brittany is a real treasure trove for those who want to get a broader understanding of Brittany. It hosts three permanent exhibitions focused on the region, its history and its people. The first exhibition features audio-visual material about Brittany in general; the second one takes us back in time and walks us through the history of Brittany; and the last exhibition presents Captain Dreyfus, who was accused of spying for Germany. The Museum of Brittany also holds 2 temporary exhibitions.
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Museum of Brittany on Map
Sight Name: Museum of Brittany
Sight Location: Rennes, France (See walking tours in Rennes)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Rennes, France (See walking tours in Rennes)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Rennes, France
Create Your Own Walk in Rennes
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rennes is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Rennes Introduction Walking Tour
Rennes began its existence as Condate Redonum, a Gallic and Roman town at the confluence of the Ille and Vilaine rivers. During medieval times, it became one of the three major cities of Brittany, together with Vannes and Nantes. The city played an important role in the Stamped Paper Revolt in 1675. During the French Revolution, it became the headquarters of the republican army in the fighting... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Historical Churches
Rennes is a city rich with religious heritage and has plenty to offer for the travelers who are interested in religious history and architecture. Among the most important religious sights, you will find the Rennes Cathedral, Saint-Yves Chapel, Jacobite Convent, and more. Take this self-guided walking tour to see the historical churches standing tall in Rennes today.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Medieval Houses Walking Tour
From the late Middle Ages through to the end of the Ancien Régime (the period of Bourbon rule in France, from 1589 to 1789), a multitude of half-timbered houses were built in Brittany, and particularly in Rennes. Even today, the Breton capital is where half-timbered houses remain the most prevalent style of architecture, and a key element of the cultural heritage of the region reiterated in many... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles