Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine
Église Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine
An ancient abbey church beside the entrance to Thabor Park, retaining 11th-century Romanesque structures and a cloister.
This church originally belonged to the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Melaine, which dates back as far as the 11th century. The crossing and transepts retain Romanesque structures, and a statue of the Virgin Mary was added to the top of the bell tower in the 19th century. Next to it, the 17th-century abbey cloister is a rare quiet corner in the city, and Thabor Park was once the abbey's orchard. Admission is free. The church is next to the park's west gate, so it's easy to visit while walking through Thabor Park.
Opening hours
Open during the day; free admission
Nearby sights
- Parc du Thabor
- Parlement de Bretagne
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
- Place Sainte-Anne & Rue Saint-Michel
- Rennes Old Town
- Hôtel de Ville & Opéra de Rennes
- Basilique Saint-Sauveur
- Les Champs Libres & Musée de Bretagne