Sainte-Anne Square

Place Sainte-Anne, in Rennes

Place Sainte-Anne is one of the most picturesque and lively of old Rennes, lined with half-timbered houses. The Rennes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic place, the heart of the nightlife and student life of the city.

The heart of medieval old Rennes

Place Sainte-Anne is one of the most emblematic of old Rennes, famous for its superb colourful half-timbered houses, among the finest of the city. It is dominated by the church of Saint-Aubin, in neo-Gothic style. A place of life lively day and night, surrounded by cafés, bars and restaurants, it is the heart of the student and night life of Rennes, where medieval heritage and festive atmosphere mingle.

What to see

You admire the superb colourful half-timbered houses and the neo-Gothic church of Saint-Aubin, in a square lively with cafés, bars and restaurants. Place Sainte-Anne is the festive and student heart of old Rennes. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place Sainte-Anne lies in the heart of old Rennes, reachable on foot and by metro. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés, bars and restaurants have their own hours. The square is particularly lively in the evening.

Why is Place Sainte-Anne famous in Rennes?

For its superb colourful half-timbered houses, its neo-Gothic church of Saint-Aubin and its festive atmosphere, the heart of the student and night life of old Rennes.

Where is Place Sainte-Anne?

In the heart of old Rennes, in Brittany.