The cloister garden of the Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes © Destination Rennes / Couvent des Jacobins
🗓️ 22 & 23 April 2027

Heading to Rennes! 🚄

📍 20 Place Sainte-Anne, 35000 Rennes 🚇 Metro ab Sainte-Anne ⏱️ 1 h 25 from Paris

How to get there? 🧭

Choose your mode of transport and we'll walk you through the route to the Couvent des Jacobins.

🚄 Arriving by train

  1. Rennes is about 1 h 25 from ParisGet off at Rennes train station, right in the city centre.
  2. Take the metro to Sainte-AnneLine a towards J.F. Kennedy or line b towards Cesson: about a 3-minute ride.
  3. You've arrived! 🎉The Couvent des Jacobins is right in front of the station, on Place Sainte-Anne.
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✈️ Arriving by plane

  1. Land at Rennes Bretagne Airport (RNS)It's located south-west of the city.
  2. Get to the centre: bus C6 or taxiBus C6 serves Place de la République in 25 to 35 minutes. By taxi, count on 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Head to Sainte-AnneFrom République, take metro line a towards J.F. Kennedy, or walk about 10 minutes.
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🚗 Arriving by car

  1. No parking at the Couvent des JacobinsCar parks are nearby, in particular Hoche and Les Lices.
  2. Tip: the park-and-ride car parks (P+R) 🅿️Rennes Métropole runs several, connected to the metro. Park up, then reach the Sainte-Anne station within a few minutes.
🚏 STAR network & P+R

🚇 Getting around once there

  1. Metro: lines a and b, Sainte-Anne stationThe station is right in front of the Couvent's entrance.
  2. Bike-share 🚲A STAR bike station is located on Place Sainte-Anne, right next to the Couvent.
  3. City-centre shuttle or on foot 🚶The shuttle stops at Couvent des Jacobins. From Place de la République, it's about a 10-minute walk.
🗺️ Timetables & routes

Here's where to find us 📍

The Couvent des Jacobins, in the heart of Rennes' historic centre.

Couvent des Jacobins

Rennes Métropole Convention Centre
20 Place Sainte-Anne
35000 Rennes

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Good to know 💡

Three things worth knowing before you come.

An accessible venue

The Couvent's entrance is wheelchair accessible, and adapted parking spaces are available nearby.

Entrance checks

Under the Vigipirate security plan, a visual check of bags and luggage may be carried out. Thank you for your understanding.

A venue steeped in history

A fully renovated former 14th-century convent, home to a 1,000-seat auditorium.

PMF Discover: extend your stay ✨

Make the most of your trip to explore Rennes and Brittany. Hotels, restaurants and activities can be found on the tourist office's website.

Eat well

Crêperies, galette-saucisse, cider: this is where Brittany is meant to be tasted.

Take a stroll

Thabor Park, Place du Parlement de Bretagne and the historic centre are all walkable.

Find a place to stay

Book early to find accommodation that suits you.

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