Hoche square

Place Hoche, in Rennes

Place Hoche is an elegant square of the centre of Rennes, near the university district. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively place, lined with fine buildings and frequented by students.

A square near the university

Place Hoche, which bears the name of General Hoche, is a square of the city centre of Rennes, near the faculty and the university district. Surrounded by fine buildings, it benefits from a lively atmosphere, animated by the presence of students, cafés and shops. Adorned with a fountain and relaxation areas, it constitutes a pleasant place of meeting and passage, a stone's throw from the great monuments of the centre of Rennes.

What to see

Here you enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square, surrounded by fine buildings, animated by students, cafés and the fountain, near the university district. Place Hoche is a pleasant meeting place of the centre of Rennes. It is a lively stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place Hoche lies in the heart of the centre of Rennes, near the university district, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés and shops around have their own hours. The square is lively all day.

Where does the name of Place Hoche come from?

From General Hoche; it is a lively square of the centre of Rennes, near the university district and the faculty.

Where is Place Hoche?

In the heart of the centre of Rennes, near the university district, in Brittany.