Rennes Centre Travel Guide
Rennes
Visit Rennes Centre
Popular places to visit
Rennes Cathedral
Peruse the intriguing pictorial art and see rare marble from the Roman Forum in this Roman Catholic cathedral encompassing many styles.
Place des Lices
Watch the artists, florists and food sellers in this busy square that has been hosting market sellers since the late 15th century.
Parliament of Brittany
Inspect the marvelous array of 17th-century art displayed in this historic legislative building.
Musée de Bretagne
Discover the true facts behind an extraordinary treason case and browse fascinating items spanning centuries to learn about Brittany’s past.
Espace des Sciences
Help your child imagine the edge of the universe and beyond in the planetarium, after carrying out experiments that bring science to life.
Thabor Botanic Gardens
Examine the bulb flowers, camellias, roses and dahlias along the circular paths in this delightful part of Rennes’ central park.
Top hotels in Rennes Centre
Mama Shelter Rennes
Excellent stay, we booked the XL room and it was very big. Bar and restaurant plus dining option around are perfect. Only comment would be to improve the darkness in the room as the curtains are very shorts and lots of light is passing through
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Campanile Rennes Centre - Gare
Easy and nice!
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel des Lices
staff is extremely nice but area is a little loud
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hôtel Lanjuinais
Friendly staff. Good location. Clean room. Could do with 2 bins. One in bedroom and one in bathroom.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Le Nemours Rennes
Très belle expérience. J'aime le côté convivial de l'hôtel. La localisation était parfaite pour moi, proche métro A et dans une zone vivante avec de nombreux commerces de bouche.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Mercure Rennes Centre Parlement
Perfect hotel in a spot on location. Very kind and professional service.
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rennes Centre
Dinan - Saint-Malo
Dinan - Saint-Malo might not have many top sights, but Le Couvent des Jacobins and Place des Lices are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Colombier - Champ de Mars
Colombier - Champ de Mars is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Charles de Gaulle Metro Station or Colombier Station to explore sights like Le Liberte.
Bourg-l'Évêque
While Bourg-l'Évêque may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Place des Lices and Le Couvent des Jacobins.
Saint-Hélier
You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Saint-Hélier. Visitors recommend a visit to Place de la Gare, and you can get around town on the metro at Gares Station.
La Touche
Even though there aren't top sights in La Touche, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Place des Lices. Jump on the metro at Anatole France Metro Station to see more of the city.
Arsenal-Redon
Even though there aren't top sights in Arsenal-Redon, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Place des Lices. Jump on the metro at Mabilais Station to see more of the city.
