Rennes Old Town
Vieux Rennes
A medieval half-timbered district that survived the great fire of 1720. The crooked, colourful old houses around Place du Champ-Jacquet are the most photogenic.
Rennes' old town lies between the cathedral and Place Sainte-Anne. The 1720 fire destroyed a large part of the northern districts, but the 15th-17th century half-timbered houses on the south side survived. The highlights are the tall, narrow, leaning houses of Place du Champ-Jacquet, Rue du Chapitre and the crêperies on Rue Saint-Georges. Entry is free, and the area is open all day. Walking from Porte Mordelaise to Place Sainte-Anne takes about 1.5-2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Place Sainte-Anne & Rue Saint-Michel
- Hôtel de Ville & Opéra de Rennes
- Basilique Saint-Sauveur
- Parlement de Bretagne
- Rennes Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre)
- Marché des Lices
- Portes Mordelaises
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes