Britanny’s parliament

The Parliament of Brittany, in Rennes

The Parliament of Brittany is one of the most prestigious monuments of Rennes, a masterpiece of seventeenth-century architecture. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic palace, a symbol of Breton history.

A palace symbol of Breton history

Built in the seventeenth century, the Parliament of Brittany was the seat of the highest jurisdiction of the province. This majestic palace, with a classical façade and a rich decor, is famous for its sumptuous halls adorned with gilded woodwork, paintings and painted ceilings. Ravaged by a fire in 1994, it was magnificently restored. Today a courthouse, it remains the symbol of the historic autonomy of Brittany and one of the finest monuments of Rennes.

What to see

You admire the majestic classical façade and the sumptuous halls adorned with gilded woodwork, paintings and painted ceilings, magnificently restored after the fire of 1994. The Parliament of Brittany is the symbol of Breton history. It is a major stop for lovers of history and architecture.

Practical information

The Parliament of Brittany lies in the heart of Rennes, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired from the square; the interior, a courthouse, can only be discovered as part of guided visits, according to its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to enquire in advance to visit its halls.

Why is the Parliament of Brittany famous?

For its sumptuous halls adorned with gilded woodwork and painted ceilings, a symbol of Breton history, magnificently restored after the fire of 1994.

Where is the Parliament of Brittany?

In the heart of Rennes, in Brittany.