Notre-Dame en Saint-Melaine Church

Rennes, France

Notre-Dame church is an old abbey church from the 11th century, rebuilt in the 14th century. The place of worship today is a composite building in Romanesque and Gothic style, behind a classical and neoclassical bell tower.

References:

religiana.com

Address

Place Saint-Mélaine, Rennes, France

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Rennes Cathedral (0,8 km)

St. Sauveur Basilica (46,5 km)
Château de Fougères (43,4 km)
St. Malo Church (46,8 km)
Notre-Dame Church (34,3 km)
Château de Vitré (34 km)
Dol Cathedral (48,9 km)
Château de Dinan (46,4 km)
Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial (52,6 km)
Château de Châteaubriant (49,3 km)

User Reviews

Tenzin (2 months ago)
Amazing ancient architecture in the heart of Rennes city

David Pritchard (5 years ago)
Beautiful church, deep history. Currently under renovation. There was an Evensong service underway in another room when we visited, very beautiful music, really added to the visit.

ISSAC (5 years ago)
It is a very old and beautiful church...

Maxime C. (6 years ago)
Really old and lovely church. It worths spending 10min inside and get its history. Built with rock and wood. Nice organ

Hui Fai Shing (7 years ago)
Charming little church with spectacular stained glass windows, well worth a detour if in the area.

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