Rennes Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre)
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes
A neoclassical cathedral with a plain exterior and a gilded coffered ceiling inside, housing a 15th-century Flemish carved wooden altarpiece.
A church has stood on the site of Saint-Pierre Cathedral since the 6th century. The current building was completed in the 19th century. Its exterior is imposing, while the interior, with its gilded coffered ceiling, painted decoration, and marble columns, creates a Romanesque-style atmosphere. The highlight is the 15th-century gilded wooden altarpiece from Antwerp in the small chapel on the right. Entry is free, and the cathedral is typically open from about 9:30 to 18:00. Please keep quiet during Mass. It sits at the western end of the old town, next to the Portes Mordelaises.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Marché des Lices
- Portes Mordelaises
- Basilique Saint-Sauveur
- Rennes Old Town
- Hôtel de Ville & Opéra de Rennes
- Place Sainte-Anne & Rue Saint-Michel
- Parlement de Bretagne
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes