La Madeleine Travel Guide
Rennes
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Popular places to visit
Rennes Cathedral
Peruse the intriguing pictorial art and see rare marble from the Roman Forum in this Roman Catholic cathedral encompassing many styles.
Thabor Botanic Gardens
Examine the bulb flowers, camellias, roses and dahlias along the circular paths in this delightful part of Rennes’ central park.
Place des Lices
Watch the artists, florists and food sellers in this busy square that has been hosting market sellers since the late 15th century.
Parliament of Brittany
Inspect the marvelous array of 17th-century art displayed in this historic legislative building.
Musée de Bretagne
Discover the true facts behind an extraordinary treason case and browse fascinating items spanning centuries to learn about Brittany’s past.
Espace des Sciences
Help your child imagine the edge of the universe and beyond in the planetarium, after carrying out experiments that bring science to life.
Things to do
From Medieval Gates to Art Deco Waves: Audio Tour of Rennes
Escape game outdoor The Walking Dead in Rennes
Outdoor escape game By order of the Peaky Renners
Explore Rennes in 60 minutes with a Local
Rennes Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Top hotels in La Madeleine
Mama Shelter Rennes
Very nice team and high ceiling in the room is impressive :)
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Le Saint-Antoine Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection
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Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Balthazar Hotel & Spa Rennes - MGallery Collection
Staff were all very friendly and clearly very well trained
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Campanile Rennes Centre - Gare
Bästa frukosten vi fått i Frankrike
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Appart Hotel Odalys City Rennes Lorgeril
Cheap, but could be a bit more cheerful, the room was bland without even any pictures on the walls. Also for an Apartment/hotel it would have been nice to include a comfy chair in the room. The bathroom could also use some work replacing water damaged panels. But excellent value, and nice ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Kyriad Rennes Centre Gare
Friendly staff, clean yet basic room. Breakfast room very small.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Madeleine
Arsenal-Redon
Even though there aren't top sights in Arsenal-Redon, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Place des Lices. Jump on the metro at Mabilais Station to see more of the city.
Cleunay
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Cleunay, and hop on the metro at Cleunay Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Colombier - Champ de Mars
Colombier - Champ de Mars is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Charles de Gaulle Metro Station or Colombier Station to explore sights like Musée de Bretagne.
La Courrouze
Travellers enjoy La Courrouze for its restaurants, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Saint-Jacques - Gaîté Station.
Sud-Gare
While you're strolling through Sud-Gare, you may want to check out the restaurants and historical sites. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Clemenceau Station or Jacques Cartier Station.
Bourg-l'Évêque
While Bourg-l'Évêque may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Place des Lices and Le Couvent des Jacobins.
