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Podcast Tour: Ashes to Stone - The Rebirth of Rennes 1
A row of half-timbered buildings with arched doorways and windows. 2
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a few cars parked along the road. 3
A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a prominent dome, and a clear sky. 4
A street with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a parked car. 5
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The previous price was P 422 and current price is P 337 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 24m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into a tale of fire, wealth, and architectural revolution. Discover how a devastating inferno in 1720 transformed Rennes from a fragile, cramped medieval tinderbox into a grand, fireproof classical masterpiece. Join architecture expert Tom and local resident Irene as they guide you through hidden alleys, bustling markets, and monumental squares, revealing the human stories etched into the very stones and timbers of the city.

    • A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 84 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Place du Champ-Jacquet
    • Rue du Champ-Jacquet
    • Rennes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place du Champ-Jacquet
    • 35000, Rennes, Bretagne, France

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Podcast Tour Ashes to Stone The Rebirth of Rennes in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 24 minutes1h 24m
    1h 24m
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
P 421.71
P 337.37 x 1 AdultP 337.37
Total
The previous price was P 421.71 and current price is P 337.37
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Place du Champ-Jacquet

  • 10m
A square featuring iconic, leaning half-timbered houses that illustrate the fragility of the medieval city.

Place des Lices

  • 10m
A historic market square showcasing the early shift in architectural prestige and fireproofing.

Rue de la Psalette

  • 10m
A hidden, narrow medieval alleyway offering an immersive experience of the pre-fire city.

Rue de l'Horloge

  • 10m
The physical transition line marking where the Great Fire of 1720 started.

Place de la Mairie

  • 10m
The heart of the post-fire reconstruction, showcasing rational, classical stone architecture.

Parlement de Bretagne

  • 10m
The ultimate symbol of Breton identity, surviving the 1720 fire but tragically burning in 1994.

Rue Saint-Georges

  • 10m
A vibrant street of preserved half-timbered houses, showing how the medieval past lives on.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Place du Champ-Jacquet
    • Rue du Champ-Jacquet
    • Rennes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Place du Champ-Jacquet
    • 35000, Rennes, Bretagne, France

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