Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine

Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine Church, in Rennes

Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine Church is one of the oldest sanctuaries of Rennes, neighbour of the Thabor park. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this former abbey church, a witness of the monastic past of the city.

A former Benedictine abbey church

Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine Church is the former abbey church of an important Benedictine monastery of Rennes. Of very ancient origin, remodelled several times, it keeps Romanesque elements, including a tower, as well as an adjoining cloister. Inside, you discover frescoes and a rich furniture. A neighbour of the Thabor park, laid out on the site of the former gardens of the abbey, it testifies to the long monastic and spiritual past of the Breton city.

What to see

You admire the Romanesque elements, including the tower, the adjoining cloister, the frescoes and the rich furniture of this former abbey church, in an atmosphere of contemplation, near the Thabor park. Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine testifies to the monastic past of Rennes. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine Church lies near the Thabor park, in the heart of Rennes, reachable on foot. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What was Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine Church?

The former abbey church of an important Benedictine monastery of Rennes, keeping Romanesque elements and a cloister, near the Thabor park.

Where is Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Mélaine Church?

Near the Thabor park, in the heart of Rennes, in Brittany.