Cheap Flights to Rennes

With around 215,000 inhabitants, Rennes is the 10th largest cities of France. When you travel to Rennes, you will be pleased to discover a city of contrasts. Indeed, just by strolling through the streets of the city you can admire the houses with wood, remains of the Middle Ages, and houses with more modern such as the square of the Parliament.

A city of contrasts

Guests will also enjoy the contrast between the architecture of the building housing the Museum of Fine Arts and the very modern Champs Free housing the Museum of Brittany, but also a library and a science space. Rennes is also a forward-looking city. Indeed, it is home to nearly 60,000 students in two universities: the University of Rennes I and the University of Rennes II Upper Brittany.

The city is also very involved in everything related to new technologies. Rennes is also a cultural city with its particular festival "Les Trans Musicales" that takes place each year in early December and the "Champs Libres" huge space dedicated to history, science and literature.

A historical excursus

From the first century BC, Rennes becomes the centre of a district. It was then called Condate, from the language of the Gauls. Nevertheless, two events particularly marked the Breton capital, giving it it’s the identity we see today. The first, in 1491, was the marriage of Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII. It marked the beginning of reconciliation between Britain and France.

December 23, 1720 is also a milestone for the city. That day, a huge fire burst in the city. It lasted 6 days and destroyed over 900 half-timbered houses. Therefore, these constructions were prohibited from then on and buildings of granite and limestone are preferred. In addition, the streets are widened to prevent another disaster. In the nineteenth century, many monuments, still existing today, were erected. This is the case of the palace of commerce or of the theatre. In 1899, Rennes became famous because for the retrial of Dreyfus.

Discovering the landmarks of Rennes

The British Parliament is one of the main monuments of Breton heritage than you can see if you book flights to Rennes. It stands proudly in the heart of downtown, at the bottom of a royal that was designed and fitted for the showcase. However, in February 1994, the building was engulfed by a huge fire that largely destroyed it together with the works of art it housed. In the sixteenth century, the kingdom of France had thirteen parliaments. After being transferred several times between Nantes and Rennes, the Breton Parliament settled permanently in the capital Breton in 1560.

If you walk in Rennes, you can enjoy various museums. Several of them are chosen to highlight the Breton cultural and art. Such is the case of Britain museum you can visit in the Champs Libres. This museum showcases the evolution of traditions and lifestyles Brittany. In the first room, you'll find more than 2000 objects from the daily life of the inhabitants of the region during different periods. Then do not hesitate to dive into the history of agriculture in Britain, thanks to the Living Museum of Rennes. Indeed, this former farm of fifteen acres, located on the outskirts of Rennes, traces the evolution of rural habits and activities since the sixteenth century. Finally, if you are an art lover, visit the Museum of Fine Arts Rennes. Although not well known, this museum contains an interesting collection, offering a comprehensive overview of the history of art. You will see including paintings by Rubens, Picasso or Sérusier.

The above are just some of the things you can discover on a trip to Rennes. Flighthub offers the cheapest flights to Rennes, so you should take advantage of these offers and book your next escape to France as soon as possible.