Famed for its university and cultural dynamism, Rennes unites the heart and head and is ideal for a leisurely stroll through its cheerful and surprising streets. Majestic faƧades, concert halls, trendy restaurants and designer boutiques all captivate the visitor.
Enter the narrow streets and courtyards: the old town unveils its charms in its stairways and suspended galleries. Youāll recognise the 15th-century half-timbered houses, with very obvious corbels, and the later ones with vertical faƧades. Rue Saint-Sauveur, Rue du Chapitre, Place du Champ-Jacquet, Rue Saint-Michel, etc., are as beautiful as they are lively with their cafĆ©s and terraces. More formal and luminous, Palais du Parlement illustrates the arrival of royal art in the 17th century. This magnificent building was rebuilt after a terrible fire in 1994. The GrandāChambre is a masterpiece.
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