Opéra de Rennes, Rennes

Name: Opéra de Rennes
Address: Place de la Mairie, Rennes, France

#15 among attractions in Rennes

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The Rennes Opera House is an Italian-style hall located in downtown Rennes. It was designed by Charles Millardet and built by Pierre Louise in the nineteenth century. It is located in the Place de la Mairie, which is the main eastern side facing the town hall.

Today the building hosts mainly lyrical art and organizes some local events, such as the Opera en plein air.

It has been listed as a historical monument since October 29, 1975.

Coordinates: 48°6'41"N, 1°40'43"W

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Place de la MairieCentre Rennes (Parlement)Rennes France

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Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes, Rennes Cathedral, Parc du Thabor, Palais Saint-Georges.

~1270 ftSE
Fine arts museum in 18th-century palace
Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes, Rennes
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~1180 ftW
19th-century cathedral on historic site
Rennes Cathedral, Rennes
6 min walk • Rennes Cathedral, a majestic work of religious architecture, stands as a beacon of spiritual and historical significance in the heart of Rennes, France. This Roman Catholic cathedral, officially known as Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes, serves as the seat of the...
0.4 miNE
Park
Parc du Thabor, Rennes
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rennes, France, Parc du Thabor is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque park, spanning over 10 hectares, is a perfect blend of French formal gardens, English landscape gardens, and a...
~1070 ftE
Garden, Park, Historical place
Palais Saint-Georges, Rennes
6 min walk • The Palais Saint-Georges, nestled in the heart of Rennes, France, is a historical edifice that exudes the elegance of classical architecture. This impressive structure, situated in the Thabor park, serves as a testament to the city's rich past and cultural heritage.
~1960 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre National de Bretagne, Rennes
10 min walk • The Théâtre national de Bretagne is a cultural institution established in Rennes in 1990 by combining the Centre dramatique de l'Ouest and the Maison de la Culture of Rennes. For some time it was called the "Great Eight" due to the shape of its building.
~1040 ftE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Sport complex
Piscine Saint-Georges, Rennes
6 min walk • The Saint-Georges swimming pool is a municipal swimming pool built between 1923 and 1926 in Rennes in the French department of Ille-et-Vilaine in the Brittany region.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Library
Les Champs Libres, Rennes
12 min walk • Les Champs Libres is a cultural center in Rennes, France hosting the Library of Rennes Métropole, the Museum of Brittany, the Espace des sciences, and the Cantine numérique rennaise. There are also a conference hall and an exhibition room.
~470 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Germain Church, Rennes
3 min walk • Saint-Germain is a parish church of Rennes located in the new town. It is a parish of rich merchant merchants and parliamentarians, and is built in the flamboyant gothic style. It was erected for the most part from the 15th to the 17th century.
~1790 ftW
Canal
Canal d'Ille-et-Rance, Rennes
9 min walk • The Canal d'Ille-et-Rance is a 79 km long canal in northwestern France connecting Dinan to the Vilaine at Rennes, thus forming part of the English Channel/Atlantic Ocean link which has long been used by yachtsmen, but has also become increasingly popular as a cruising waterway in its own right.
~1390 ftN
Church
Église Saint-Aubin en Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, Rennes
7 min walk • The Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle is a minor Catholic basilica located in downtown Rennes, Brittany, on the Place Sainte-Anne.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Musée de Bretagne, Rennes
12 min walk • The museum of Brittany is a museum of society and history. It is located in the Champs libres in Rennes, between the train station and the city center, since 2006. It was previously located in the university palace, quai de la Vilaine, with the...

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Which popular attractions are close to Opéra de Rennes?

Nearby attractions include Rue le Bastard, Rennes (2 min walk), Café de l'Hôtel de Ville, Rennes (3 min walk), Place St Germain, Rennes (3 min walk), St. Germain Church, Rennes (3 min walk).

How to get to Opéra de Rennes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Opéra de Rennes:

Bus

Rennes Mairie • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
République • Lines: 11, 12, 12b, 150ex, 153ex, 154ex, 155ex, 156ex, 157ex, 164ex, 167ex, 1a, 1b, 2, 208, 40, 44, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 64, 67, 7, 9, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, Ker-Lannex, N2, Ttz (3 min walk)

Metro

République • Lines: a (3 min walk)
Sainte-Anne • Lines: a (6 min walk)

Train

Rennes (16 min walk)
Pontchaillou (20 min walk)