Rennes Ville et Métropole in the news

Bruz's mayor convinced Rennes Métropole to re-evaluate the trambus's terminus location, advocating for the train station instead of the town center.

Handistar is a demand-responsive transport service for people with disabilities in Rennes Métropole, providing essential mobility and independence.

Rennes and the Métropole detail their comprehensive strategy for preparing for and adapting to an increasing number of climate and other crises, emphasizing prevention, organized response, and public involvement.

Rennes Métropole inaugurated a 5.3 million euro, 1750 m3 buffer basin to prevent untreated wastewater discharge into the Vilaine river during heavy rain.

The City of Rennes provides affordable municipal studios to support local artists like Lucie Férézou, fostering a creative community and aiding their professional development.

Rennes City is opening listening spaces and collecting feedback from high school students and young people in partnership with popular education associations.

Rennes and its metropolitan area are holding a free public event on October 10th to educate citizens on preparing for major risks like floods and cyberattacks through workshops and demonstrations.

MaMi, co-financed by Rennes and Rennes Métropole, provides a welcoming space and various services for exiles, including workshops, administrative aid, and community events to promote integration.

Rennes city center continues to experience increasing visitor numbers, reaching 5.9 million unique visitors in 2025, driven by strong regional appeal and the new metro line.

Rennes Ville is offering a workshop series to residents on how the city is built and developed, covering urban planning, construction, and climate change adaptation.

Rennes is investing 18.6 million euros to reconstruct the Trégain school, combining kindergarten and primary levels, with a sustainable design and increased capacity by 2030-2031.

A strike notice will lead to school closures, canteen disruptions, and canceled extracurricular activities in Rennes on September 29, with some minimum reception services provided.

Rennes is introducing a rental permit system to ensure housing safety and quality, initially focusing on older, smaller apartments in the city center.

Rennes is redeveloping Place de Bretagne to improve infrastructure, public transport, and urban connectivity, while prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, and environmental considerations.

A strike on September 29th will lead to significant closures and disruptions in Rennes schools, affecting meals and after-school services.

The historic Papu crèche in Rennes has been renovated to improve facilities and pedagogical approach, with additional childcare places planned for the city.

The documentary "Au son des sabots" showcases modern animal traction in urban public works, featuring employees and horses in Questembert and discussing the challenges faced by similar projects in Rennes.

Rennes Métropole redefines urban development by transforming vacant spaces through citizen-led, experimental, and flexible projects, moving from temporary uses to long-term pre-figuration urbanism.

Rennes Métropole is planning the future of Hôpital Sud, a significant local hospital closing in 2029, through urban recycling and renaturation projects after its maternity and pediatric services relocate.

The Quincé farm is a vibrant community hub in Rennes, combining organic farming, a guinguette, and social activities to reconnect residents with local food production and offer educational experiences.