Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
A long-established art museum on the banks of the Vilaine, with masterpieces including Georges de La Tour's 'The Newborn Child' and Rubens's 'Lion Hunt.'
The museum is housed in a former university building from the 19th century. Its collection ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary art. The star attraction is Georges de La Tour's 'The Newborn Child' (Le Nouveau-né), along with Rubens's 'Lion Hunt,' works by Veronese, and paintings from Gauguin and the Pont-Aven school. The collection is a comfortable size, and you can see it in 1 to 1.5 hours. The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays. Admission to the permanent collection is inexpensive (check the official website for details). It is on the south bank of the Vilaine, a five-minute walk from Place de la République.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; Tue 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wed–Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Les Champs Libres & Musée de Bretagne
- Parlement de Bretagne
- Hôtel de Ville & Opéra de Rennes
- Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine
- Rennes Old Town
- Parc du Thabor
- Basilique Saint-Sauveur
- Place Sainte-Anne & Rue Saint-Michel