Rennes

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Rennes?371,464 inhabitants (2021)
2. What is the capital of Rennes?Prefecture of the Brittany region and Ille-et-Vilaine department
3. What language do people speak in Rennes?French (official), Breton and Gallo (recognized regional languages)
4. When was Rennes built?Over 2,000 years ago as Condate
5. Where is Rennes located in France?Rennes is in the eastern part of Brittany, in Northwestern France, at the meeting point of the Ille and Vilaine rivers.
6. Why is Rennes called a city of art and history?It has more than 90 historic buildings that are carefully preserved, letting people see and learn about the past.

Prefecture: The administrative capital of a French department or region, serving as its main governmental center.
Gallic Village: A settlement belonging to the ancient Celtic peoples who inhabited Gaul (modern-day France) before Roman conquest.
Stamped Paper Revolt: A significant tax revolt in 17th-century France protesting a new tax on paper documents, which Rennes played a role in.
Rural Flight: The migration of people from rural areas to urban centers, often in search of economic opportunities.