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Rennes Sights and Landmarks Guide, France

As Rennes of France attains peace and success, wonderful sights are also built here. There are so many sights in Rennes that makes the citizens proud of their city!

The Parliament of Brittany is considered to be a well-known structure in Rennes. The building was built during the 17th century. It is also one of the city’s landmarks with a wonderful sight that has lots of shining statues. To see a wide range of paintings and sculptures from 12th to 19th century, visit the Museum of Fine Arts (Muse des Beaux-Arts). The museum also includes a gallery that contains pieces from the 18th century. The most important collection in the museum is devoted to the well-known Pont-Aven school.

The Rennes Cultural center is one of the beautiful places to visit. The Breton Museum displays the Breton history and culture while the Science Center contains a science museum and a planetarium.

St. Peter Cathedral was built on two churches during the 4th century and was remodeled between 1787 and 1844. The place can be visited during the day.

Saint-Germain Church is one of the beautiful sights, which was built during the 15th and 16th century.

There are also sights in Rennes that can be seen while walking around the place. One of them is the medieval quarter that is surrounded by the canal and the river. Saturday is the best day to visit the place for it has a large street market in the Place Des Lices.

One of the beautiful structures in the place is Porte Mordelaise. Walking around the Park of Thabor is a wonderful experience where you can see a rose garden, formal French garden, aviary, and an orange mangrove. The greenhouse is also included in the garden and contains rare species. The amazing park was built during the 19th century and it gives a pleasant relief from the city.

The La Place de la Mairie is considered to be one of the well-known squares in Rennes. It is a perfect place to stroll on the cobbled street, surrounded by numerous small stalls where you can buy delicious waffles and snacks.

These are just some of the visited sights in Rennes. Visiting the beautiful sights in Rennes will surely give you a great and unforgettable experience.

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