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Events & Festivals in Ile et Vilaine, Brittany

"Under Italian Skies: Visiting French and Nordic Artists from the 16th to the 19th Centuries"
From Wednesday, July 16 2008 to Sunday, October 5 2008

Renaissance and the Roman muse.

Artists have been a migratory species since the Renaissance, and this has had a profound influence on the conception of European art. Italy in particular has always attracted those artists seeking a muse.

Painters of all nationalities and creeds have come to Rome since time immemorial, as the historic capital of the Antiquity and of Christianity. They came to build their art from common ground in a place where they could learn from each other, a place where artistic exchange is as natural as breathing…

Opening Times & Prices

From Wednesday 16 July to Sunday 5 October 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.2 €
- Reduced price : 1.7 €

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 62 17 45
Fax:
02 23 62 17 49
Email:
museebeauxarts@ville-rennes.fr
Website:
MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS
20
quai Emile-Zola
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Shoe Pyramid in Rennes
La pyramide de l'interdiction des BASM
Saturday, September 27 2008

Pyramids up against AP mines.

For the past fourteen years Handicap International has organised a major information campaign day every September.

This year, as a protest against the use of anti-personnel (AP) mines, the people of Rennes are called upon to throw away an old pair of shoes into a giant pile, to sign the petition against the use or stockpiling of these inhuman devices, and to show their support for victims.

Volunteers and even a number of performers will be working to make this militant event a fun and entertaining day as well, with shows, activities and concerts.

Opening Times & Prices

On Saturday 27 September 2008 :
- Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00

Admission prices :
- Free

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PLACE HOCHE
place Hoche
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Rennes Tennis Open
From Saturday, October 4 2008 to Sunday, October 12 2008

9 days of pro tennis…

This event, no less than the biggest tennis tournament in the West of France, will bring 80 players together for a thrilling competition - some of these athletes are ranked among the top 100 in the world.

With a 50 000$ budget and residential arrangements for competitors, this tournament will be made up of 70 matches over 9 days, from the early hours until dusk.

This year, who will take over from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (11th in the top 100 and winner of the first edition) and Philipp Petzschner (winner of the last edition)?

Opening Times & Prices

From Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 October 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 10:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
From Monday 6 to Sunday 12 October 2008 :
- From Monday to Friday doors open at 10:00
- Special Fees :
- - 5 €
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 14:00
- Special Fees :
- - 5 €

Admission prices :
- Until 12 years : Free

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SALLE COLETTE BESSON - COMPLEXE SPORTIF DE BREQUIGNY
12
boulevard Albert 1er
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
"No Holding Back: Cleynay Catches the Eye"
From Thursday, June 12 2008 to Sunday, September 21 2008

Professional amateurs…

The In fine, Sans réserve exhibit is made up of 40 or so works that span from the 15th to the 20th century.

There is no overriding theme or historic timeline. The group was free to organise the display space along their own rules: parallels, a taste for this or that, a dialogue between the works… This subjective, almost whimsical approach is backed by serious, extensive documentation for each piece.

The group-members are not professionals and yet each has his own experience, his point of view as a spectator, and this provides a solid method for the elaboration of a display space which gives visitors the best possible experience…

Opening Times & Prices

From Thursday 12 June to Sunday 21 September 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.2 €
- Reduced price : 1.7 €

Closed on 14 July and 15 August

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 62 17 45
Fax:
02 23 62 17 49
Email:
museebeauxarts@ville-rennes.fr
Website:
MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS
20
quai Emile-Zola
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Cherubini, Saint-Saëns, Brahms, works
From Friday, October 10 2008 to Saturday, October 11 2008

An ecclectic repertoire

The Brittany Orchestra, with its platoon of 50 musicians directed by an artistic team including Lionel Bringuier and Moshe Atzmon, is an important part of cultural life in Brittany. They regularly perform symphonic concerts, artist portraits and recitals.

The orchestra is also regularly joined by soloists of national and international repute such as pianist Laure Favre-Kahn.

Opening Times & Prices

From Friday 10 to Saturday 11 October 2008 :
- On Friday and the Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 78 48 78
Fax:
02 99 78 48 65
Email:
billetterie@opera-rennes.fr
Website:
OPERA DE RENNES
place de la Mairie
BP 3126
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Garden stories, usage and landscapes"
From Wednesday, May 7 2008 to Saturday, January 24 2009

The green thumb of Rennes…

The city of Rennes is linked to the history of gardening. Though green areas were located solely outside the city during the Middle Ages, gardens soon became a central feature of the city's landscape, especially in new areas such as Courrouze.

This feature is the focus of the exhibition: green spaces in Rennes and the ways in which locals make the most of them.

Opening Times & Prices

From Wednesday 7 May 2008 to Saturday 24 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 78 33 72
Fax:
02 99 28 40 13
Email:
ciu@ville-rennes.fr
Website:
CENTRE D INFORMATION SUR L URBANISME
14
rue Le Bastard
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Science Night in Rennes
La Nuit des chercheurs 2008
Friday, September 26 2008

Do your own research…

The famed Nuits des Chercheurs is an invitation to discover the wonderful world of science and research. This festive and original soirée will help the everyday man or woman understand the rich lives and fascinating activities of professional researchers. It is by understanding them that we can help the progress of technology, science and knowledge in general - the objective of this event is to bring two distant worlds closer together.

This initiative of the European Commission has been widely successful in France and Europe more generally. For this 2008 edition, 13 partners have been working together on a project that will highlight the wonderful variety of science disciplines out there.

Opening Times & Prices

On Friday 26 September 2008 :
- Friday doors open at 18:30

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 40 66 40
Fax:
02 23 40 66 41
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ESPACE DES SCIENCES
10
cours des Alliés
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
- Rennes is Running - Foot Race
From Saturday, October 11 2008 to Sunday, October 12 2008

Run, Run, Run, Rennes!

The Tout Rennes Court foot race will have Rennes Running throughout the weekend, October 11th and 12th…

A number of races will be taking place, ranging from 2 to 10 kilometres. The prestigious Renault and Gaz de France races will be taking place on Sunday afternoon.

Experience a sport event which takes over the whole city!

Opening Times & Prices

From Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 October 2008 :
- Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00

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CENTRE-VILLE DE RENNES
place de la Mairie
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
American-Indian Art and Popular Traditions
From Saturday, June 28 2008 to Sunday, September 14 2008

Tradition and cultures.

The town of Saint-Malo will for a few days allow you to discover a particular traditional culture. Artwork and traditional objects from American-Indian cultures will be on display at the Chapelle Saint-Sauveur. Take the opportunity to let your mind wander and learn about these cultures.

Opening Times & Prices

From Saturday 28 June to Sunday 14 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:30
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:30

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

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02 99 56 24 68
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CHAPELLE SAINT-SAUVEUR
rue Saint-Sauveur
SAINT-MALO
FRANCE
35400
"The English Touch"
From Friday, July 18 2008 to Saturday, September 6 2008

Dinard in one's mother tongue.

The Dinard municipality organised this fascinating tour, dedicated to the "Brits", in the early summer of 2008.

This guided tour will showcase the presence and influence of Anglo-Saxons in the city throughout history - discover how the English influenced sports culture, entertainment and even architecture.

Opening Times & Prices

From Friday 18 to Friday 25 July 2008 :
- Friday from 14:30 to 16:30
From Saturday 2 to Friday 1 August 2008 :
- Saturday from 14:30 to 16:30
On Tuesday 12 August 2008 :
- Tuesday from 14:30 to 16:30
From Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 August 2008 :
- Thursday and Saturday from 14:30 to 16:30
On Saturday 6 September 2008 :
- Saturday from 14:30 to 16:30

Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
- Children until 7 years : Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 46 94 12
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Email:
info@ot-dinard.com
Website:
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE DINARD
2
boulevard Féart
DINARD
FRANCE
35780
"Glorious Women in African Art"
From Saturday, June 28 2008 to Sunday, September 14 2008

The glorious female form…

Women have forever been a source of inspiration in African art.

This exhibition, dedicated to Women, gathers over 200 objects from some of the most prestigious collections for your eyes only.

Discover rare pieces, some of which date back to the 19th and 20th centuries, showing women in all social roles, as mothers, wives, princesses and even queens.

Opening Times & Prices

From Saturday 28 June to Sunday 14 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 16 30 58
Fax:
02 99 46 80 09
Email:
palais.des.arts@ville-dinard.fr
Website:
PALAIS DES ARTS ET DU FESTIVAL
Mairie-BP 90136
DINARD
FRANCE
35780
Flea Market in Dinard
Sunday, September 7 2008

Hunting for good deals

Are second-hand stores, flea markets, boot sales, and craft fairs your favorite places to shop? If so, don't miss this opportunity to find a deal of a lifetime. Whether you're into antiques or collectibles or just looking for something original, you can find anything and everything here at bargain prices. Take advantage of this local marketplace to find just what you've been looking for!

Opening Times & Prices

On Sunday 7 September 2008 :
- Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00

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ESPLANADE DE LA HALLE
esplanade de la Halle
DINARD
FRANCE
35780
Dinard British Film Festival
From Thursday, October 2 2008 to Sunday, October 5 2008

Friendly British invasion.

The English aristocracy were completely won over by Dinard's gentle climate and fine sandy beaches as early as the mid-19th century. As a result, many hotels and villas were built amongst the town's numerous palm trees and camellias (more than 400 villas are today listed historic monuments). Dinard also boasts a wide array of leisure activities including tennis, golf and a casino, and has over time become marked by a definite "Britishness".

It is then fitting that the British film festival should be hosted here. The event offers public and professional audiences an opportunity to discover British cinema - once in a while the audience will see a box office hit before it hits the big screens. Favourites such as The Full Monty and Shallow Grave owe a lot to the Dinard film festival.

Dinard is also a privileged venue for premiers that might interest French distributors.

Opening Times & Prices

From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October 2008 :
- From Thursday to Sunday from 10:30 to 00:30

Admission prices :
- All-Access Pass : 60 €

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CENTRE-VILLE DE DINARD
DINARD
FRANCE
35780
- Wind and Tides-, "Gabiers de l'Odet"
Sunday, September 7 2008

Sea-faring music.

The Gabiers de l'Odet ("Riggers of the Odet River") were formed in 1999, bringing the world of sailor's chants to the general public.

Made up of 8 musicians and 20 or so vocalists, this band of joyful sailors already has two albums under its belt: Pont-Odet and Du Banc d'Arguin… aux vieux Grééments

Opening Times & Prices

On Sunday 7 September 2008 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 17:00

Admission prices :
- Free

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AUDITORIUM STEPHAN BOUTTET
6
rue Sadi Carnot
DINARD
FRANCE
35780
- Risk - exhibition
From Friday, September 19 2008 to Friday, October 31 2008

Making images…

Risk is a confrontation between five artists chosen by the director of La Criée arts centre - the criteria were the quality and diversity of painted works, sculptures and installations.

Each creation is specific to one artist, some are even opposed to each other. Yet, overall, they work together to show strong dualities that have permeated the aesthetic and political worlds, such as Destitution/Power, Solid/Fragile, Consistent/Weakening, Success/Failure.

Opening Times & Prices

From Friday 19 September to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 62 25 10
Fax:
02 23 62 25 19
Email:
la-criee@ville-rennes.fr
Website:
LA CRIEE - CENTRE D ART CONTEMPORAIN
place Honoré-Commeurec
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Electroni(k) Festival
From Wednesday, October 15 2008 to Saturday, October 25 2008

Electrifying!

In tune with the emergence and growing influence of electronic music on the musical landscape as a whole, the Electroni[k] festival has since 2001 been a showcase for new music and performance...

Sound and image, mise en scène, dance, installations, concerts, etc. Don't miss out on this fully-rounded sensory experience.

Opening Times & Prices

From Wednesday 15 to Tuesday 21 October 2008 :
- Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30
- Wednesday from 21:30 to 22:30
- Thursday from 09:00 to 11:00
- Thursday from 21:00 to 03:00
- Friday from 20:00 to 01:00
- Saturday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Saturday from 20:00 to 05:00
- Sunday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Tuesday from 17:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 October 2008 :
- Wednesday from 23:00 to 03:00
- From Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to 05:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 67 32 12
Fax:
02 99 67 33 04
Email:
accueil@mjc-antipode.com
Website:
L ANTIPODE - MAISON DES JEUNES ET DE LA CULTURE CLEUNAY
2
rue André-Trasbot
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Rennes - Nice
Ligue 1 saison 2008 - 2009
Saturday, September 27 2008

A joker up their sleeve.

Rennes: Failing to qualify for the Intertoto Cup, Rennes has once again rushed through the last competition like a cannon-ball.
Thanks to a subtle blend of experienced players and energetic newcomers straight out of the training centres, Guy Lacombe's team might just bring another victory back to Breton territories.

Opening Times & Prices

On Saturday 27 September 2008 :
- Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 59 74 89
Fax:
02 99 14 35 77
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STADE DE LA ROUTE DE LORIENT
111
route de Lorient
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
"Les Gwitchins"
From Tuesday, April 29 2008 to Tuesday, September 30 2008

Photo-ethnography…

This exhibition of forty large-scale black and white photographs, introduced by Pierre de Vallombreuse, appears a moving homage to the Gwitchin, a community of Native Alaskans that has to fight for survival every day.

This exhibition is a part of Vallombreuse's overriding photo project entitled "Hommes Racine" (or "Root Men"). This massive undertaking represents 5 years of exploration and dialogue; 12 indigenous peoples, 12 completely different environments - 12 examples of how climate change can affect human lives.

The "Hommes Racine" project is a photographic journey, an awakening. It aims to depict the intimate connection between man and his environment and in doing so promotes a sustainable vision of humanity, where nature is protected in the name of human life.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 29 April to Tuesday 24 June 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Tuesday from 12:00 to 21:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 25 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00

Event Contact Information

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02 23 40 66 00
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LES CHAMPS LIBRES
10
cours des Alliés
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Raoul Gaillard
From Tuesday, July 15 2008 to Saturday, September 6 2008

Discover new works…

Famed artist Raoul Gaillard will be exhibiting his latest pieces for this new exhibition.
"…Works on paper: gouache and watercolours from which surge stamps, portraits, stains, mould and various scars, and grand ships laying dead still or listing against the swell…"

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 15 July to Saturday 6 September 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 15:00 to 19:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
+33(0)2 99 82 33 40
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galerie.sablons@wanadoo.fr
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GALERIE DES SABLONS
13
Rue de Siam
(Côté Saint-Servan)
SAINT-MALO
FRANCE
35400
"King Arthur: A Legend in the Making"
From Tuesday, July 15 2008 to Sunday, January 4 2009

The once and future king.

This first ever exhibition dedicated to the legend of King Arthur aims to retrace, understand and explain the mythology related to Arthur. This event boasts the prestigious "Exposition d'intérêt national" label (or "exhibition of interest to the nation") which is granted by the ministry of culture.

This legend is one if not the most important literary and artistic theme in European culture, and it has always been a highly-popular story. The Champs Libre exhibition aims to reveal the actual King arthur, the keystone of a veritable literary institution that blends magic, war and love… Aside the actual historical fact, this expo refers to old sources as much as contemporary adaptations, in order to better understand the birth of an almost universal legend.

Over 200 works linked to the myth will be on display, along with a number of historical and iconographical documents.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 15 July 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- Tuesday from 12:00 to 21:00
- From Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 3 €

Closed on 1 January, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 40 66 70
Fax:
02 23 40 66 94
Email:
museebzh@leschampslibres.fr
Website:
LES CHAMPS LIBRES - MUSEE DE BRETAGNE
cours des Alliés
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Heritage Days in Dinard
Journées européennes du patrimoine 2008
From Saturday, September 20 2008 to Sunday, September 21 2008

Dinard's heritage in the spotlight.

This year, the theme of the Dinard Heritage Days will be Heritage and Creation. For the occasion, the local tourism office and the city's heritage centre will be organising a host of activities and events: guided tours, conferences, exhibitions, demonstrations of local handicrafts…

Opening Times & Prices

Event Contact Information

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02 99 46 94 12
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Email:
info@ot-dinard.com
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OFFICE DE TOURISME DE DINARD
2
boulevard Féart
DINARD
FRANCE
35780
Visit the Rennes Musée des Beaux-Arts
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Retrace the history of art.

Like most of France's museums, the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rennes dates from the Revolution. Founded in 1794 with works confiscated from the town's religious and civil buildings, the museum nonetheless owes the bulk of its collections to the magnificent "cabinet of curiosities" of Christophe-Paul de Robien (1698-1756), President of the Breton Parliament.
From La Femme entre les deux âges (16th century) by Saint-Luc de Heemskerck to contemporary art, the museum also houses an Egyptian archaeological collection (bronzes, ceramics, etc.), an exceptional collection of drawings, and a collection of engravings.

The contemporary art collection focuses on two main areas: artists with Breton roots, such as the Affichistes, and the various currents in abstract art from Sam Francis to Aurélie Nemours.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.3 €
- Reduced price : 2.2 €
- Until 18 years : Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 62 17 45
Fax:
02 23 62 17 49
Email:
museebeauxarts@ville-rennes.fr
Website:
MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS
20
quai Emile-Zola
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Thursday night is Student Night
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Yesterday and today.

Calling all students! Thursday night is students' night at Le Pym's in Rennes!
Opt for the atmosphere of your choice: recent hits in the Planète room (house, commercial dance, R'n'B) or an 80s feel in the Club, with funk & disco and French pop.
Admission free before 1 a.m. on presentation of a student card!

Opening Times & Prices

From Monday 1 January 2007 to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Thursday from 23:00 to 01:00
- Special Fees :
- - Students : Free
- Thursday from 01:00 to 05:00
- Special Fees :
- - 8 € with consumption

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 67 30 00
Fax:
02 99 65 43 03
Email:
pyms.goursolas@wanadoo.fr
Website:
LE PYM S
27
place du Colombier
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Inauguration of New Archaeology Section at the Fine-Arts Museum in Rennes
From Thursday, May 15 2008 to Thursday, December 31 2009

Discover the secrets of history!

Discover fascinating collections of Egyptian, Greek or Etruscan art in the brand new archaeology display space at the Fine-Arts Museum. A restored sarcophagus will be there to greet you from September…

Though the Egyptian collection is a large, coherent ensemble (with in particular the giant stele, courtesy of Doctor Godefroy in 1871), the other collections are significantly more specialised.

The Greek section is mostly comprised or Corinthian and Attic ceramic pieces (from the Campana collection). The Etruscans are represented by beautiful bronze and ceramic works, and the Romans by sumptuous bronze statues.

Opening Times & Prices

From Thursday 15 May 2008 to Thursday 31 December 2009 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.2 €
- Reduced price : 1.7 €

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 62 17 45
Fax:
02 23 62 17 49
Email:
museebeauxarts@ville-rennes.fr
Website:
MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS
20
quai Emile-Zola
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Ile de Rhodes night-club
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Adults only.

The Ile de Rhodes night-club is open all year round.
Open since 1964 on a tiny, winding back-street, its charming hostesses stage adult shows (ballets, sexy shows, music, dance, etc.). A legendary address for a hot night out in Rennes!

Opening Times & Prices

From Monday 1 January 2007 to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 22:00 to 05:00

Event Contact Information

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02 99 30 22 60
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ILE DE RHODES
26
rue Docteur Francis
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Salsa evening
From Tuesday, October 31 2006 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Salsa style.

Most people think salsa means Cuba.
The roots of salsa are, in fact, more cosmopolitan. Salsa is a music and dance movement, Cuban and Caribbean in origin, that grew up in New York amongst the Porto Ricans, one of the most disadvantaged groups in the US between the 1920s and the 1960s.
A far cry from the folklore surrounding it today, salsa is above all else a form of sharing. Sharing senses and emotions, words and music, dance and bodies. If you let the Afro-Cuban rhythms get to you, you might just find yourself forgetting your steps!
Sip on a mojito, cuba libre or caipirinha, enjoy a refreshing tropical fruit juice, and let yourself dance.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 31 October 2006 to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- On first Saturday of the month from 22:00 to 03:00

Event Contact Information

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02 99 79 05 75
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BAR DE LA PLACE
7
place Champs Jacquet
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Becherel Book Market
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

A treat for book-lovers.

Old bindings, the smell of paper, out-of-print or little-known works... There are so many rare finds to be made at book markets where every reader, from the neophyte to the bookworm, can hope to stumble upon his heart's desire.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00

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CENTRE-VILLE DE BECHEREL
BECHEREL
FRANCE
35190
Visit the Jacques Cartier Museum
From Wednesday, December 1 2004 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Follow in the footsteps of a great explorer.

The museum, dedicated to Jacques Cartier, retraces the life and times of its former owner: his everyday life and his great expeditions.
It is housed in the Manoir de Limoëlou, in the Rothéneuf quarter, a building considered to be the ancestor of the malouinières, the mansions built by the shipping magnates of Saint-Malo.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30
- From Monday to Saturday from 14:30 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 40 97 73
Fax:
02 99 40 82 63
Email:
musee.jacques.cartier@wanadoo.fr
Website:
MUSEE JACQUES-CARTIER-LIMOELOU
rue David-Macdonald-Stewart
SAINT-MALO
FRANCE
35400
Place des Lices Market, Rennes
From Wednesday, December 1 2004 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Shop inside an architectural masterpiece.

Architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot was responsible for the two market halls in the Place des Lices.
The two constructions are the very quintessence of 19th century metallic architecture.

They lend themselves perfectly to exhibitions as well as to events like the Marché des Lices, recognised as the 3rd biggest market in France.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Saturday from 07:00 to 13:00

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PLACE DES LICES
place des Lices
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Sainte-Thérèse Market, Rennes
From Wednesday, December 1 2004 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Try out an organic market with 100% natural products.

As you stroll around the Sainte-Thérèse quarter, try some of the organic products for their quality and taste.

The Sainte-Thérèse market is sure to be selling its famous artichokes and cauliflowers and, if you happen to be there at the right time of year, maybe even the famous Coco de Paimpol white beans.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Wednesday from 07:00 to 13:00

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PLACE DU SOUVENIR
place du Souvenir
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Visit the Permanent Exhibit
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

13 centuries of farming history.

South of Rennes at the farm of la Bintinais, the Ecomuseum features exhibits on the history of Rennes and also serves as an observatory of ancient breeds of animals that have been preserved.
Lovingly restored, the farm recounts five centuries of the region's history through costumes, tools, farming equipment and reconstituted rooms (kitchens, larder).

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 1 April to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.6 €
- Reduced price : 2.3 €
- Group rates (adults) : 3.8 €

Closed on 1 January, 24 March, 1 May, 1 May, 8 May, 12 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 51 38 15
Fax:
02 99 50 68 35
Email:
ecomusee.rennes@agglo-rennesmetropole.fr
Website:
ECOMUSEE DU PAYS DE RENNES
Ferme de la Bintinais
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Visit the Castle's Grand Dungeon and Tower
From Wednesday, December 1 2004 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Explore Saint-Malo's rich and varied past.

Since 1927, the main castle keep has housed the collections of the Municipal Museum that became the city's Museum of History after renovation by the French Historic Monuments department in 1950.

This massive horseshoe-shaped tower was built from 1424 onwards on the orders of Duke Jean V of Brittany.
It rises to a total height of 35 metres.
The Museum was extended in 1988 by a further three exhibition rooms created in the Tour Générale and is scheduled for yet another extension into the Quic-en-Groigne tower and the Petit Donjon.
The history of Saint-Malo and its maritime tradition begins with shipbuilding and the opening up of the Newfoundland fishing grounds, the region's two main activities in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Opening Times & Prices



Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- Reduced price : 2.5 €

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 40 71 57
Fax:
02 99 40 71 56
Email:
musee@ville-saint-malo.fr
Website:
MUSEE D HISTOIRE DE LA VILLE ET DU PAYS MALOUIN
esplanade Félicité
Hôtel-de-Ville
SAINT-MALO
FRANCE
35400
Evenings at the Sympatic Bar
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Bring your friends.

Spend an evening with friends here, and you won't regret it! If only for the amazing "Chien Fou" cocktail (strawberry cordial, vodka, Tabasco) served in a shot glass, or the famous "Verre Vert" (green glass) consisting of Get 27, vodka and Perrier). The beer list is impressive, too, and the English pub atmosphere makes for a relaxing evening.
The music tends towards rock'n'roll, and lots of regulars enjoy a game of table football or two. An upstairs room is available for functions and concerts.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- From Monday to Saturday from 19:00 to 01:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 79 10 05
Fax:
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Website:
SYMPATIC BAR
11
rue Saint-Michel
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
A Guided Tour of the History of Farming
From Tuesday, January 1 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Rural history for the cityfolk…

The agricultural tour provided by the Ecomusée du Pays de Rennes is an introduction to the history of Breton farming. As you make your way along, take the opportunity to admire the plant collections and learn about which crops were farmed over the centuries, which are obsolete, and which are mass-produced today. One of the aims of the museum and this guided tour is to ensure the survival of certain plant species.

The orchard, where over a hundred apple varieties are grown, is particularly impressive.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 1 April to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.6 €
- Reduced price : 2.3 €
- Group rates (adults) : 3.8 €

Closed on 1 January, 24 March, 1 May, 1 May, 8 May, 12 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 51 38 15
Fax:
02 99 50 68 35
Email:
ecomusee.rennes@agglo-rennesmetropole.fr
Website:
ECOMUSEE DU PAYS DE RENNES
Ferme de la Bintinais
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
"Général de Gaulle Esplanade"
From Wednesday, June 1 2005 to Thursday, January 1 2009

Place Charles de Gaulle: before and after.

You can admire this exhibition for the whole duration of the renovation period. This outdoor exhibit is dedicated to the historical evolution of the place Charles de Gaulle, but also to the soon-to-be renovated esplanade signed urban planner Nicolas Michelin.

You might be interested to know that this major square had four different names since its foundation, or that it was actually bombed during World War II.

The six display panels will showcase the various renovations projects for the esplanade which will become a huge entertainment centre with a multi-screen cinema, underground parking lot, a completely renovated Liberté, a Youth Centre and a Welcoming Centre for students and foreign academics.

Opening Times & Prices

From Wednesday 1 June 2005 to Thursday 1 January 2009 :
- Everyday, from 00:01 to 23:59

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 23 40 66 00
Fax:
Email:
Website:
LES CHAMPS LIBRES
10
cours des Alliés
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Jazz Club
From Saturday, November 4 2006 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Jazz time.

The club's reputation as a friendly venue for aspiring musicians extends well beyond Rennes, making it a meeting-place for jazz musicians from near and far. In addition to its regular jam sessions based on jazz classics, the club organises a series of theme evenings throughout the year (Wayne Shorter, free jazz, big band, jazz vocals, etc.) as well as numerous events open to all, at special rates for members.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Thursday from 20:00 to 23:00

Admission prices :
- Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 59 45 38
Fax:
02 99 54 43 27
Email:
laharpe@wanadoo.fr
Website:
CENTRE LEO LAGRANGE - FERME DE LA HARPE
avenue Charles-Tillon
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Rennes roller-skating nights
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Join the Thursday night skate-in in Rennes!

Beginners, professionals or amateurs, strap on your roller-skates for a night-time ride through the streets of Rennes. The perfect combination of exercise and fun!
Zip through the city with a huge crowd of like-minded skaters, and share in the dynamic, friendly atmosphere.
Watch out for the first drops of rain, though; the evening is cancelled in the event of rain.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Thursday from 20:30 to 22:30

Event Contact Information

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CENTRE-VILLE DE RENNES
place de la Mairie
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Dol de Bretagne Organic Market
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

A taste for the authentic.

Tuesday late afternoon is organic market day in Dol de Bretagne. All those who love truly healthy fruit and vegetables, often smaller than usual because not artificially swollen with water but tasting the way fruit and vegetables used to taste, will find a wide selection of organic food products guaranteed free of pesticides, chemical fertilizers or additives.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Tuesday from 17:00 to 20:00

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CENTRE-VILLE DE DOL-DE-BRETAGNE
grande rue des Stuarts
DOL DE BRETAGNE
FRANCE
35120
"Entrevoir"
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Time to yourself.

As you gaze at the works on display, you wonder; perhaps you wish you had a better understanding of how an artist works? The Galerie du Triangle invites you to a privileged visit for a personal approach to the work.
Throughout the year, in the gallery and its light well, explore the full dimension of the exhibitions, installations and performances staged at the Triangle.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Tuesday from 17:00 to 19:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 22 27 27
Fax:
02 99 22 27 33
Email:
infos@letriangle.org
Website:
LE TRIANGLE
boulevard de Yougoslavie
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Breton Music Sessions
From Monday, January 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

To your bagpipes!

Ty Anna Tavern welcomes you to its Breton den for a session of local music.
Amateur and professional artists play Celtic music every Wednesday in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. A good night out is on the cards.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Wednesday from 21:00 to 23:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 79 05 64
Fax:
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Website:
TY ANNA TAVERN
19
place Sainte-Anne
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Visit Long-Cours Cap-Hornier Museum
From Wednesday, December 1 2004 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Attacking the Tour Solidor!

The Solidor Tower at Saint-Servan houses the Saint-Malo Museum's collection on this theme.
Numerous models, ship's instruments and objects, made by mariners during their long voyages or brought back as souvenirs of distant shores, fire the imagination with images of extraordinary voyages on the great sailing ships of the late 19th and early 20th century that carried cargoes of nitrates from Chile, wood and grain from California or Australia, nickel from New Caledonia, etc.

The "Solidor Tower" is in fact a fortified structure that originally consisted of a small guard-tower, the existing bastion which incorporates sections of Gallo-Roman masonry, and the three towers connected by curtain walls to the main body of the fortress.
Work on building the fortified keep began between 1369 and 1382, on the orders of Duke Jean IV of Brittany as a means of controlling the town of Saint-Malo, recalcitrant to his authority.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 1 April to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 5.1 €
- Students : 2.55 €
- Group rates (adults) : 4.3 €

Closed on 1 January, 24 March, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 40 71 58
Fax:
02 99 40 71 56
Email:
musee@ville-saint-malo.fr
Website:
MUSEE INTERNATIONAL DU LONG-COURS CAP-HORNIER
Tour Solidor
Château de Saint-Malo
SAINT-MALO
FRANCE
35400
Visit the Grand Aquarium in Saint-Malo
From Sunday, April 1 2007 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

An unforgettable plunge into the world's oceans.

The fantastic journey provided by the Grand Aquarium is an attraction not to be missed in Saint-Malo. With its spectacular tanks and cutting-edge displays, the aquarium offers a captivating insight into the rich worlds to be found under the sea. Discover an astonishing 600 species!
Follow the direction of the visit, from the cold oceans of the north to tropical seas, via sharks in the 360° tank, to the mysterious denizens of the sunken galleon and brightly-coloured tropical species.
Enjoy the unique experience of undersea exploring in the Nautilus submarine.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 1 to Sunday 13 July 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 20:00
From Monday 14 July to Friday 15 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 22:00
From Saturday 16 to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 20:00
From Monday 1 September to Wednesday 24 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
On Thursday 25 December 2008 :
- Thursday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 26 to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Friday to Wednesday from 10:00 to 18:00

Admission prices :
- Full price : 15.5 €
- From 4 to 14 years : 10.5 €
- Until 4 years : Free

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 21 19 00
Fax:
02 99 21 19 01
Email:
contact@aquarium-st-malo.com
Website:
GRAND AQUARIUM
avenue du Général-Patton
BP 27
SAINT-MALO
FRANCE
35400
An evening at the Lounge
From Tuesday, January 1 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Perfect for an aperitif or a digestif!

Once you climb the nine steps leading up to this building dating from 1737, you'll find yourself in one of Rennes' cosiest bars. Every attention has been paid to the decoration for a slightly Latino setting, with Louis XVI armchairs and exposed beams against deep red walls.
Every day a different cocktail is on offer, often based on jam or fresh fruit, but you can also choose from the list of Cuban cocktails that are a speciality of the house: mojito and pina colada. There is a special themed evening every month, with a different theme every time, but the prevailing musical style is electro.

Opening Times & Prices

From Tuesday 1 January to Sunday 20 July 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00 to 01:00
From Saturday 21 June to Sunday 21 September 2008 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 15:00 to 01:00
From Monday 22 September to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00 to 01:00

Event Contact Information

Tel:
02 99 79 70 60
Fax:
Email:
contact@lounge-resto.com
Website:
LE LOUNGE
11
place des Lices
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
Sainte-Thérèse market, Rennes
From Saturday, January 1 2005 to Wednesday, December 31 2008

Try out an organic market with 100% natural produce.

As you stroll around the Sainte-Thérèse quarter, try some of the organic products for their quality and taste.

The Sainte-Thérèse market is sure to be selling its famous artichokes and cauliflowers and maybe even the famous Coco de Paimpol white beans.

Opening Times & Prices

All year long :
- Wednesday from 07:00 to 13:00

Event Contact Information

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PLACE DU SOUVENIR
place du Souvenir
RENNES
FRANCE
35000