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Park · Rennes, Bretanha
Parc du Thabor
Park of more than ten hectares in the centre of Rennes that mixes a French formal garden, an English-style garden and a botanical garden, with greenhouses, an aviary and a rose garden.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Parc du Thabor
The Parc du Thabor covers more than ten hectares near Rennes centre. The name comes from Mount Tabor in Galilee, and the site was the kitchen garden and orchard of the monks of the abbey of Saint-Melaine, which is next door.
After the Revolution the garden gained a botanical garden. Between 1866 and 1868 the landscape gardener Denis Bühler redesigned the ensemble, mixing French parterres with geometric layouts and an English garden with winding paths and lawns.
The greenhouses, the aviary, the orangerie and the bandstand were designed by the city architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot. The rose garden and flower beds change with the seasons.
For the resident of Rennes, the Thabor is the everyday park, with benches, lawns and promenading paths. Next door, the church of Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine houses the old abbey.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to 1h30.
Best time
Roses usually bloom from May to June, with a second bloom at the end of summer. On dry days any time is fine; the park closes at night, check the opening hours.
How to get there
It's about a 10-minute walk from Place Sainte-Anne. Take the Sainte-Anne metro (line A) and then walk.
Tip
Enter via Place Saint-Melaine to see the old abbey, then go down to the rose garden and the botanical garden.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parc du Thabor
Is there an entrance fee for the Thabor?
No. It is a municipal public park, open every day; opening hours change with the season.
When to see the roses?
The rose garden is usually in bloom from May to June, with a second flowering at the end of summer.
Can it be combined with other visits?
Yes. The park is close to Place Sainte-Anne and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and it fits into a morning or afternoon in the centre.