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Fashionable boutiques, young designers, independent stores, colourful bazaars, great food deals... Discover our 10 favourite shopping addresses in the capital of commerce!
Taste numbered chocolates by Durand
Established in 1987, Durand is a real mecca for cacao. Its speciality? A range of numbered hand-made chocolates, featuring ganache, a subtle blend of spices, tea flowers and plants. Irresistible!
5, quai Chateaubriand
Indulge in a cupcake from Surprise Party
Cupcake fans should head for this pretty, colourful vintage shop. A delightful taste bud sensation is guaranteed, with a selection of homemade cakes in a variety of flavours. The special touch? A nice selection of retro objects specifically for birthday parties.
1, bis rue Poullain Duparc
Spend an afternoon at the Le Failler bookstore
It’s a Rennes tradition! Nestled in a beautiful, 16th century building, Le Failler library is an invitation to escape into the 90,000 tomes decorating the beautiful dark wooden bookcases.
8-14 Rue Saint-Georges
Get yourself unique jewellery created at Rose Bazaar
Fancy handcrafted jewellery that suits you? Then go to Bazaar Rose. Caroline offers a cutting-edge, unique selection of jewellery and accessories for you to customise with your own souvenirs or sentiments in this modern-day boudoir.
1, rue Rallier du Baty
Relive your childhood at Petit Souk
Welcome to Petit Souk, an Aladdin’s cave with a warm, retro and bohemian atmosphere, dedicated to the world of children! We love the charm of its printed objects, toys and long-forgotten gadgets, straight out of our own childhood!
17 rue du Champ Jacquet
Refine your style at the Antoine et Colette vintage boutique
This pretty vintage boutique will delight sixties fans! There’s a selection of second hand clothes and accessories, all elegant and available at affordable prices.
21 rue Poullain Duparc
Indulge in interior design at Hall 29
Dedicated to objects, furniture and linens, this trendy shop is full of original decorative ideas to beautify your interior and stocks plenty of French brands (Ekobo is the icing on the cake) and Scandinavian names (Bloomingville, Ferm Living).
29, Rue de la Chalotais
Bargains at Mint
Mint is a charming boutique with original, creative objects for women. You won’t be able to resist handmade jewellery by Armel as well as Guapa Factory and La Bohême. Don’t forget the fine selection of vintage designs sourced by Stereo Fields Forever.
12, rue du Champ Jacquet
Become an Ines et Pablo addict
Fashionistas definitely know this location! People come to Ines et Pablo to keep up with current trends and indulge in quality brands: Shyde, Biscote or Scarlett Ross. Jewellery, handbags and belts await to complement your special outfit!
3, rue Chateau Renault
Stop in rue Vasselot at La Courte Echelle children’s bookshop
Comics, novels and rare books... La Courte Echelle is THE Rennes’ bookshop for children. Icing on the cake: pick up some original gifts in the building next door specialising in arts and crafts!
26-30, rue Vasselot