| The Contemporary Rennes |
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The Contemporary Rennes - Cité judiciaire
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The Contemporary Rennes - vue du ciel
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| Rennes
is a beautiful example of conciliation between modern and past. From
the one hand, a city with a strong identity attached to its roots. And
from the other hand, a dynamic city opened to the world and cradle of
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 The Contemporary Rennes - L'esplanade de la gare
holds in its heart some old monuments from the past and beautiful
examples of modern architecture. Among these buildings, there is “la
cité judiciaire” (the judiciary city), kind of glass mushroom. The
railway station was remade at the beginning of the Nineties. However,
its esplanade is very recent built in 2002 at the time of the arrival
of the subway which precisely stops at the station. This said, the
subway illustrates best the modernity of Rennes. The “Val” (light
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 The Contemporary Rennes - Le val
to south in about fifteen minutes. It is entirely automated, just like
that of Lille or Toulouse. It is important to note that many were
sceptics about its utility and its frequentation. Let’s have in mind
that Rennes is the smallest city in the world to have its subway.
Consequently, the subway was a total success and the “Val” is totally
integrated in the daily life of the people of Rennes. A second line
which would cross the city from east to west might be opened soon.
Lastly, the pole Rennes Atalante is a synergy of dynamic SME in the
field of telecommunications and data processing. Located close to the
Rennes Beaulieu University, it is a cradle of creativity and
technicality.
Photos credit(vue du ciel) www.photosderennes.ici.st |
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