One of the more interesting discoveries we’ve encountered during our stay in Rennes was literally just around the corner from our apartment; “Les Champs Libre” ( translated to mean “ free field”).
Opened in 2006 on the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle - a site that has hosted parades, festivals, and fairs for centuries - this is actually a complex of three buildings;
CITY LIBRARY - Looking like a glass pyramid covering six floors, it contains over 700,000 pieces of literature in its collections - making it the largest in Brittany.
Opened in 2006 on the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle - a site that has hosted parades, festivals, and fairs for centuries - this is actually a complex of three buildings;
CITY LIBRARY - Looking like a glass pyramid covering six floors, it contains over 700,000 pieces of literature in its collections - making it the largest in Brittany.
- MUSEUM OF BRITTANY - This focuses on the history and traditions of the region from the Stone Age until present time - often described as “...a journey to discover the culture and daily life of Brittany from prehistoric times up to the 21st century.”
Les Champs Libre is a complex of theee structures within one building that creates “... a unique blend of science and art.” (Quote from a Rennes Tourism brochure).
Taken from an upper floor balcony, this photo presents a birds-eye view of the entrances to each section of the complex.
With over 700,000 pieces of literature in its collections, the six floors of the City Library were constructed to resemble a glass pyramid.
Considered to be the largest library in Brittany, one can easily explore the history of literature in comfort here.
Focused on the history of the region from the Stone Age to the 21st century, the Museum of Brittany offers a unique view into the development of western France’s culture and traditions.
As is the case in all societies, the culture of Brittany was displayed by the evolution of its clothing.
Visitors enter the Science Center from the ground floor of Les Champs Libre.
Merlin’ Lab is a fun place for children..
...in which they can try their hands at 30 different experiments.
For the explorers in all of us, the Science Center’s Planetarium provides an opportunity to seee “..what’s out there!”
In addition to the three main attractions , there is a 4000 seat auditorium for large events (e.g. lectures, concerts, meetings, etc.).
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