In May, Rennes celebrates Europe!

On 9 May, the European Union will celebrate Europe Day 2023, which will see the commemoration of the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950. In Rennes, events around the theme of Europe will take place throughout the month.

The programme

Exhibitions, screenings, conferences, visits, concerts, debates... Come and take advantage of the many events organised by the different actors in Rennes.

Exhibitions
  • Ramer sur les rivières d'Europe - du 1er au 30 mai

The Régates Rennaises Society, as part of the Europe Day celebrations, is exhibiting online photos of its trips to our European neighbours. Société des régates rennaises

  • Maman, je ne veux pas la guerre - du 9 au 20 mai

Exhibition of drawings by Polish children from 1945 and Ukrainian children from 2022 reflecting their perception of the war and their hope for peace. International House of Rennes. Maison Internationale de Rennes

  • Roumanie rurale - du 13 au 30 mai

Photo exhibition on the rural world in Romania. Opening on 12 May with Romanian music concert and video exchange with the photographers. Bistro-Resto L'Atypik

  • De 22 000 soldats polonais en Bretagne en 1940...aux fresques de P.DROZDOWICZ à Comblessac en 2023 - du 15 mai au 15 juin

This exhibition recalls the presence of thousands of Polish soldiers in 1939-40 at the Coëtquidan camp and presents the frescoes that P.Drozdowicz made in commemoration in 2023 at Comblessac. Cadets de Bretagne

Cinema
  • Ciné-citoyen : Next Door (2021) de Daniel Brühl - Mercredi 3 mai 20h30

Projection d'un film allemand dans le cadre de la fête de l'Europe. Cinéma Arvor

  • Ciné-échange : Examen d'Entrée (2007) de Marianne Bressy - Jeudi 4 mai 18h

Screening of a film followed by a discussion and a "conviviality" drink as part of the Europe Day celebrations. Maison Internationale de Rennes

  •  Projection : Krizácek (2017) de Václav Kadrnka - Jeudi 11 mai 18h

Screening of a Czech film. Maison internationale de Rennes

  • Ciné-rencontre : Nos soleils (2022) de Carla Simón - Lundi 15 mai 20h15

Screening of a Catalan-Spanish film as part of the Europe Day celebrations followed by a meeting with the Honorary Consul of Spain. Cinéma Arvor

  • Ciné-débat : R.M.N (2022) de Cristian Mungiu - Lundi 22 mai 20h15

Screening of a Romanian film followed by a debate in the framework of the Europe Day. Cinéma Arvor

  • Film famille : MinoPolska (2014) de Wlodizimierz Haupe, Teresa Badzian et Edward Sturlis - Samedi 23 mai 15h30

Five Polish animated short films from the 1960s followed by a workshop and snack. Théâtre National de Bretagne

  • Film famille : Fritzi (2019) de Ralf Kukula et Matthias Bruhn - Mercredi 24 mai 15h30

Screening of a German animation film followed by a snack and an animation. Théâtre National de Bretagne

  • Ciné-échange : Sweat (2022) de Magnus von Horn - Mercredi 24 mai 20h15

Screening of a Polish film followed by an exchange as part of the Europe Day celebrations. Cinéma Arvor

  • Film famille : L'extraordinaire voyage de Marona de Anca Damian - Mercredi 31 mai 15h30

Screening of the Romanian family film "Marona's Extraordinary Journey": After an accident, Marona, a little dog, remembers the masters she knew. Followed by a Romanian snack. Théâtre National de Bretagne

Conferences
  • Conférence : La défense en Europe après l'invasion de l'Ukraine, entre réveil et défis - Mercredi 10 mai 18h

Conference/debate organised by the European Movement in association with the Federation of Franco-German Associations. Maison Internationale de Rennes

  • Conférence : L'Union Européenne, nouveaux regards vers l'est - Mardi 23 mai 18h

The European Movement Ille-et-Vilaine invites you to a conference/debate led by Christian LEQUESNE, professor at Sc Po Paris, head of the CERI, editorialist at Ouest-France. Espace Ouest France

  • Conférence : L'armée polonaise en France en 1939-1940 - Jeudi 25 mai 18h

The historian Jacques WIACEK, author of "L'Histoire de l'armée polonaise en France en 1939-1940" (The History of the Polish Army in France in 1939-1940) will present this page of history lived around the camp of Coëtquidan and in the neighbouring communes. Cadets de Bretagne

  • Conférence : L'Europe en panne d'énergie, pour une politique énergétique commune - Mardi 30 mai 18h

The Mouvement Européen 35 invites you to a conference/debate led by Michel DERDEVET, President of "Confrontations Europe", President of the Maison de l'Europe de Paris, former Director at EDF. Espace Ouest France

Concerts
  • Promenade musicale en Europe - Vendredi 12 mai 20h30

The Ars Juvenis Orchestra offers a musical tour of Europe through the works of Cimarosa, Schubert, Fauré and Dvořák. Eglise Saint-Joseph

Discover
  • Découverte : les jeux traditionnels en Europe - Mercredi 10 mai 16h

Come and discover the traditional games of Brittany and various European countries in the friendly atmosphere of the association bar: games, open stage, music and dance. Ferme de la Harpe

  • Visite : Parcours d'Europe - Samedi 13 mai

As part of the Festival of Europe, (re)discover the heritage of Rennes through a European lens and take advantage of one of the last opportunities to sail on the Vilaine still covered! Couvent des Jacobins ou Jardin de la confluence

Find all the information on the Rennes Métropole website.