Saint-Germain Square

Place and church of Saint-Germain, in Rennes

Place Saint-Germain, lively and convivial, is dominated by its Gothic church in the heart of Rennes. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this place where religious heritage and neighbourhood life mingle.

A Gothic church in the heart of the district

Place Saint-Germain is one of the lively squares of the centre of Rennes, lined with half-timbered houses and shops. It is dominated by the church of Saint-Germain, a fine building in flamboyant Gothic style, the former parish church of merchants and artisans. Its façade, its vaults and its stained-glass windows testify to Breton Gothic art. A place where religious heritage and neighbourhood liveliness rub shoulders, Place Saint-Germain illustrates the lively atmosphere of the centre of Rennes.

What to see

You admire the church of Saint-Germain in flamboyant Gothic style, its vaults and its stained-glass windows, in an atmosphere of contemplation, on a lively square lined with half-timbered houses. Place Saint-Germain blends religious heritage and neighbourhood life. It is a stop to be discovered with respect, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place and church of Saint-Germain lie in the heart of the centre of Rennes, reachable on foot. The square is freely accessible at all times; the church, a place of worship, can be visited with respect for services, according to hours that vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the church of Saint-Germain of Rennes?

Its flamboyant Gothic style, its vaults and its stained-glass windows; a former parish church of merchants, it dominates a lively square of the centre of Rennes.

Where is Place Saint-Germain?

In the heart of the centre of Rennes, in Brittany.