Ouest-France, Rennes

Ouest-France is a daily provincial French newspaper, known for its emphasis on local news and events. It was founded in 1944 by Adolphe Le Goaziou and others, following the closure of Ouest-Éclair, which was banned by Liberation forces for collaborationism during the war.

Located on the corner of two streets, the building of Ouest-France stands between an impressive construction, built in travertine, limestone and granite, on one side and a manufacturing workshop, which lacks any ornamental pattern, built in bi-color brick, on the other side. At the entrance of the building, there is a beautiful wrought iron appentice in art nouveau style, with the inscription “Ouest-France”. Don't miss the opportunity to admire each detail of this fabulous architectural marvel in the city of Rennes.

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Sight Name: Ouest-France
Sight Location: Rennes, France (See walking tours in Rennes)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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.

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

Rennes Historical Churches Walking Tour

Historical churches occupy a significant place in the cultural identity of Rennes, France. Travelers with a keen interest in religious history and architecture will find plenty to look at in this town.

Standing out majestically among the local ecclesiastical landmarks is Rennes Cathedral. Built in the 12th century, it underwent a centuries-long transformation from its Gothic origins to its... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles

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