Rue de la Soif

Rue de la Soif, in Rennes

Rue de la Soif, by its real name Rue Saint-Michel, is the famous festive street of Rennes. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this medieval half-timbered lane, become the symbol of the Rennes nightlife.

The festive half-timbered street

Rue Saint-Michel is nicknamed Rue de la Soif because of its exceptional concentration of bars, where there is, it is said, almost one every seven metres. This picturesque medieval lane, lined with colourful half-timbered houses among the finest of old Rennes, is the high place of the night and student life of the city. By day, it charms by its heritage character; in the evening, it comes alive with a festive and warm atmosphere, emblematic of Rennes.

What to see

You admire the colourful half-timbered houses of this medieval lane, and you discover the atmosphere of the famous street with numerous bars, the high place of the Rennes nightlife. Rue de la Soif blends heritage charm and festive atmosphere. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Rue de la Soif, or Rue Saint-Michel, lies in the heart of old Rennes, reachable on foot. It is a public street freely accessible at all times; the bars and establishments have their own hours. The street is calm and heritage-rich by day, very lively in the evening.

Why is it called Rue de la Soif?

Because of its exceptional concentration of bars; Rue Saint-Michel, lined with half-timbered houses, is the high place of the nightlife of Rennes.

Where is Rue de la Soif?

In the heart of old Rennes, in Brittany.