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Audioguided tours 

These tours walk you through 8 emblematic places, allowing you to discover the heritage of the city in a simple, lively way and at your own pace. 
Download audioguided tours on the website (free of charge)  or rent an audio guide at  the Tourist Office. 

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Visiting Rennes and its Metropolitan district

Architecture, museums, parks, gardens, shows, exhibitions… Rennes is home to a major share of the Metropolitan district’s heritage, but the surrounding towns and villages are also full of potential and are just waiting to be discovered.

Tours

The “Metropolitan district of art and history” department offers tours of the Metropolitan district’s towns and villages, once a month on average. These events are set out in a quarterly calendar which includes all the visits and tours organised by the Tourist Information Centre.

 Download quarterly brochure (French only)

Publications

  • The “Metropolitan district of art and history” guide

    The essential guide containing all youLe guide Métropole d'art et d'histoire need to know about the heritage of the Metropolitan district of Rennes: museums, monuments, walks… 5 themed circuits highlight the outstanding heritage and urban features of the Metropolitan District, including: earthen housing, manor houses and castles, religious and industrial heritage, and contemporary architecture.

    On sale at the Tourist Information Centre shop. Tel.: +33 (0)2 99 67 11 06 billetterie@tourisme-rennes.com

     

  • Walking guides

    5 walking guides Un des 5 guides promenadeshave been produced by the Metropolitan district of Rennes, in partnership with the Tourist Information Centre, the Audiar Town Planning Agency and the towns and villages, to introduce you to the interesting urban and architectural landmarks – housing, facilities and public projects, etc. – of the towns and villages in the Rennes urban area. 

    These free guides are available at the reception desk. 

     

     

     

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The “Metropolitan district of art and history” quality seal


- Raising citizens’ awareness of architectural quality,
- Presenting and promoting heritage in all its forms,
- Introducing young people to architecture, town planning and landscapes through heritage classes and workshops,
- Offering quality guided tours. 
These are the main objectives of this quality seal awarded to the Metropolitan district of Rennes by the French Ministry of Culture.

To find out more about the work of the “Metropolitan district of art and history” department or to book a heritage class or a workshop for 6-12s, please email:

patrimoine@tourisme-rennes.com