Hotel near the Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes

Are you planning a stay in the Breton capital and looking for a hotel near the Jacobins Convent in Rennes? This historic building, emblematic of the Rennes cityscape, is also the city's Convention Centre. Also called the "former convent of Bonne-Nouvelle", this must-see landmark offers a rich program combining professional and leisure events.

B&B HOTEL Rennes Ouest Villejean offers a privileged location near the Thabor Park to fully enjoy your trip to Ille-et-Vilaine.

Discover the Jacobins Convent of Rennes

Convent, church, pilgrimage site, library, police station, historical monument, Convention Centre... the walls of the Jacobins Convent have vibrated since the 14th century to the rhythm of the city's cultural, spiritual and political effervescence. Its birth, at the initiative of the Dominican or Jacobins order, dates back to 1369. The first stones of the church were then laid in the presence of Duke of Brittany John IV in honour of Our Lady of Bonne-Nouvelle.

The Convent has thus passed through all the major chapters of Breton history to the present day and maintains a strong link with the people of Rennes. The inhabitants praised a true devotion to the Virgin of Bonne-Nouvelle who protected them from the plague in 1624 and the great fire of 1720. After the Revolution, the convent became a military barracks, then a police station in 1926.

Since then, the Jacobins Convent, classified as a historical monument in 1991, has been a place for artistic and professional encounters. Ideally located, it allows you to enjoy all the richness of the capital of Ille-et-Vilaine on foot: 

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•         the banks of the Vilaine, with its bars and restaurants and its promenade (15 min) ;    
•         Thabor Park (11 min) ;    
•         the Museum of Fine Arts and the National Theatre of Brittany (15 minutes) ;    
•         the Hôtel-Dieu, the Parliament of Brittany and the Opera (7 min) ;    
•         the train station and its cinemas (3 min) ;    
•         the prairies of Saint-Martin with its river walks (17 min) ;    
•         Les Champs Libres, the museum of Brittany and the Espace des Sciences (19 min) ;    
•         Place des Lices and its market (4 min) ;    
•         La Criée (12 min).    

A City of Art and History, Rennes is appreciated for its charming narrow streets where it is pleasant to stroll while enjoying Breton gastronomy. It is a welcoming city, connected to nature, where all generations live together. Business travellers, tourists, students and residents appreciate the charm of this city with its exceptional living environment.

It is no surprise that the Convent is a renowned business destination that hosts many professional events every year. Its 1,200-seat auditorium, 4,000 m² of exhibition space and 24 meeting rooms make it a privileged venue for events. For your convenience, it is therefore essential to have accommodation nearby so that you can quickly return to rest after a congress.

Our hotel near the Jacobins Convent in Rennes

At B&B HOTELS, we offer a wide choice of hotels with excellent value for money throughout France. Among our affordable offers, B&B HOTEL Rennes Ouest Villejean has all the guarantees for a successful getaway.

Our hotel is located near the heart of the city, easily accessible from the various districts of Rennes. It has free parking with video surveillance and charging stations for electric cars. Each room has a private bathroom, a comfortable Bultex mattress and high-speed Wi-Fi. Quiet and equipped with all the necessary amenities for your comfort, it offers a breakfast buffet every morning with tasty products.

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B&B HOTEL Rennes Ouest Villejean is also a hotel near Roazhon Park, the famous Stade de la Route de Lorient. It is thus an ideal accommodation for composing a stay rich in activities of all kinds.

Getting to the Rennes Congress Centre by car

You can reach the historic heart of the metropolis in just 11 minutes by car via Rue de Brest. Nearby, you will find the Chézy-Dinan, Place Saint-Michel, Hôtel-Dieu and Hoche car parks. Many access plans are available on the Convent website to get around Rennes without any problems. It will also be easy for you to order a taxi or a VTC.

Directions by public transport

The metro and bus are two possible options to get to the site in less than 30 minutes. In the first case, you will have to take line A from the J.J. Kennedy station to Sainte-Anne. Allow for a departure every 2 minutes until around 10:00 pm. You can also take bus line 53 from the Colin stop to Pont de Bretagne.

Walking or cycling from your hotel to the Jacobins convent

Cycling will prove to be a practical and responsible solution to reach the Convent located only 3 km away. It will take you barely 15 minutes by bike and 45 minutes on foot.

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