Discover Rennes, the capital city of Brittany |Breiz Bridges

Rennes is the capital city of Brittany.

With more than 200.000 inhabitants, it is a dynamic city famous for its magnificent marketplace, its medieval houses and Parisian style monuments: the Brittany Parliament, the Opera, the City Hall.

Rennes is a nice place to walk around, doing some nice shopping or try some local gastronomy in one of the numerous gastronomic restaurants of the city.

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Authentic RENNES CITY Experiences with BREIZ BRIDGES

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Private visit - Rennes, Capital of Brittany

Thanks to our passionate guide, you will discover the history of Brittany through its capital: Rennes.

Walk through the city fortifications that recall the multiple invasions that it has faced from the 3rd to the 16th centuries. Immerge yourself in the Middle-Ages atmosphere by walking through the small alleys surrounded by wooden houses. Feel the influence that the French kingdom has exerted on Brittany from its unification in 1532 while visiting monuments that have been designed by Versailles and Luxembourg Palace architects.

You will also discover a selection of gourmet address to taste the best of French and local gastronomy: delicatessen, marketplace, numbered chocolates, and much more...

Experience the French 2nd largest marketplace

It has already been four centuries that, every Saturday morning, the Rennais meet at the Place des Lices.
They walk, basket in hand, to meet some 300 producers of local and seasonal products: vegetables, meat, fish, flowers, cheese, and much more.

Located at the heart of the city, next to beautiful medieval villas, small restaurants and bars; this open-sky market is a must in Rennes. Discover it with our local gastronomic guide.

We would be pleased to organize a cooking class afterwards, to have you taste fresh groceries.

Le Balthazar, 5* Hotel in Rennes city center

The Balthazar Hotel & Spa is a luxurious hotel nestled in the heart of Rennes, a city of art and history.

Warm and welcoming, it is located in an elegant, magnificently restored house and offers an exceptional contemporary environment.

Its restaurant La Table de Balthazar offers tasty cuisine in a refined and elegant setting. The menu is interpreted by the Breton Chef Anthony Le Fur. The Michelin Guide has assigned it a plate and two forks.

Its SPA NUXE is a real temple dedicated to relaxation.

French cuisine cooking class & wine pairing

France is the country of Epicureanism and gastronomy.

During your stay in Brittany, why not learning how to cook French gastronomy iconic recipes or Brittany local ones? Macarons, truffle, lobster, galette, there are so many interesting products to (re)discover.

In a contemporary place and guided by our chef who magnifies local and seasonal products, take part in the conception and tasting of an authentic French recipe before a wine-paired tasting and lunch/diner.

We would be pleased to organize this Cooking Class for you, with a Gastronomic or Michelin Star Chef team.