Cassard R. Grignion R. It was also called the «royal gate», in reference to the dukes of Brittany, who, before being crowned in the cathedral, passed through the gate having taken an oath to defend the independence of the region.
Home to French 17th-century pictorial delights, the Parlement of Brittany building has been given a new lease of life thanks to excellent initiatives and renovation. Tours all year round. Booking required at the Tourist Information Centre. The famous 44 steps to reach them made the headlines at the time! Exhibitions and installations, visual arts, digital arts and literary and artistic performances all go hand in hand here, helping to make it a truly vibrant cultural centre.
Information and opening times: www. Its concave shape brings to mind buildings designed by the great architects Le Vau and Hardouin-Mansart. Look up! Free guided tours organised by the Tourist Information Centre in the summer.
Spanning 10 hectares, it boasts French-style gardens, an English-style park, a cave, bandstand, aviary and an impressive rose garden featuring over 2, varieties! Open all year round, times vary according to the season. The Lices name became known in thanks to a certain Bertrand du Guesclin, who waged his first fight here. Come along and soak up the wonderfully festive atmosphere and end your visit in style by sampling a local speciality — the galette saucisse sausage in a buckwheat pancake.
The Cathedral of Saint Peter has witnessed important moments in the history of both Brittany and France, such as the coronation of the dukes and duchesses of Brittany.
