République Square

Place de la République, in Rennes

Place de la République is one of the central squares of Rennes, by the Vilaine. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively heart of the city, dominated by the majestic Palais du Commerce.

The lively heart of the city

Place de la République extends by the Vilaine, in the heart of Rennes, at the junction of the two banks of the city. It is dominated by the majestic Palais du Commerce, a vast building with monumental architecture that houses notably the main post office. A crossroads of transport, a place of passage and meeting, animated by its shops and its urban life, it constitutes one of the central points of the city and an essential landmark for the people of Rennes.

What to see

You admire the majestic Palais du Commerce and the liveliness of the square, by the Vilaine, the central crossroads of Rennes. Place de la République is one of the beating hearts of the city. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place de la République lies in the heart of Rennes, by the Vilaine, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the shops and services around have their own hours. The square is lively all day.

What is on Place de la République in Rennes?

The majestic Palais du Commerce, a vast monumental building that houses the main post office, by the Vilaine, in the heart of Rennes.

Where is Place de la République?

In the heart of Rennes, by the Vilaine, in Brittany.