Parlement de Bretagne
Seat of the 17th-century Parliament of Brittany. The gilded Grand'Chambre is the most dazzling indoor space in Rennes.
The Parlement de Bretagne was planned by Salomon de Brosse, who also designed the Luxembourg Palace. It opened in 1655 and has become a symbol of the city, having survived the 1720 fire. In 1994, during a fishermen's protest, its roof was set on fire. After restoration, the Grand'Chambre has regained its gilded ceiling and tapestry decoration. It is still a court of appeal, so the interior can only be seen on a guided tour organised by the tourist office (about 1.5 hours, booked in advance). The exterior and the square in front can be viewed at any time, and the night lighting is beautiful.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior by tourism bureau-booked guided tour only
Nearby sights
- Rennes Old Town
- Hôtel de Ville & Opéra de Rennes
- Place Sainte-Anne & Rue Saint-Michel
- Basilique Saint-Sauveur
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
- Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine
- Rennes Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre)
- Marché des Lices