Place des Lices
France
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Place des Lices
Welcome to the Place des Lices, the historic and commercial heart of Rennes. To stand here, especially on a Saturday morning, is to witness a tradition that has endured for over four hundred years. …
Listen in the app2The Halles Martenot — Iron and Glass Architecture
As we walk toward the center of the square, your attention will be drawn to the two twin market buildings known as the Halles Martenot. Constructed in the late nineteenth century by the city architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot,…
Listen in the app3The Timber-Framed Sentinels — Seventeenth Century Grandeur
Looking away from the halls toward the edges of the square, you are treated to one of the most iconic views in Rennes. A row of towering timber-framed houses stands as a testament to the city’s pre-fire architecture. …
Listen in the app4The Bounty of the Sea — Brittany’s Coastal Harvest
One cannot discuss a Breton market without focusing on the sea. Brittany has over eighteen hundred miles of coastline, and the selection at the Place des Lices reflects this immense geographical advantage. …
Listen in the app5The Galette-Saucisse — A Culinary Landmark
No visit to the Place des Lices is complete without indulging in the ultimate street food of Rennes: the galette-saucisse. This simple yet profound dish consists of a savory buckwheat crepe, known as a galette, wrapped around a…
Listen in the app6The Flower Market — Colors and Fragrances
Near the edges of the square, the market takes on a more delicate and fragrant character. This is the flower market, a sea of blooms that provides a stunning visual contrast to the stone and timber of the surrounding buildings. …
Listen in the app7Medieval Lists and Modern Leisure
To truly understand this square, one must look beneath the surface of the modern market to the medieval 'lists' that gave it its name. In the Middle Ages, this open space was located just outside the city walls, making it the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As the market begins to wind down and the vendors pack their stalls, we conclude our journey through the Place des Lices. We have seen how this single square encapsulates the history, the flavors, and the spirit of Rennes. …
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What is Place des Lices?
Place des Lices is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.1130, -1.6829 |
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