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Tréguier in the footsteps of Ernest Renan

Guided tour
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Walk in the footsteps of Ernest Renan in Tréguier and let yourself be guided through the places that inspired this famous intellectual and writer. From the house where he was born to his majestic statue, from the Petit Séminaire to the former Hôpital Général, these are just some of the places that bear witness to his influential presence in the Petite Cité de Caractère®.

Tréguier in the footsteps of Ernest Renan

The Côte de Granit Rose Tourist Office invites you to discover Ernest Renan, one of the great figures of French literature. Born into a very modest family, Ernest Renan was a brilliant scholarship student who was destined to become a priest, even though he left the seminary in 1845.

Man of letters and academician

He was known as one of the “giants” of the 19th century, sharing with Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas the largest print runs, at times reactionary and revolutionary, provocative and visionary, at times priest of “Reason” and philosopher of the uncertain.reactionary and revolutionary, provocative and visionary, priest of “Reason” and philosopher of the uncertain. His works examined the Gospels in the light of demanding scientific criticism, scandalizing the clergy and the royalist Catholic right. A respected scholar throughout Europe, Renan was showered with honors: he was a member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres, a professor at the Collège de France, an Academician and an Officer of the Légion d’honneur.

The tour includes a stroll through the narrow streets of the town to follow in the footsteps of this great man, as well as a visit to the house where he was born.

Validity: April 2 to September 28, 2025 Wednesday afternoons to Sundays

Includes Tour guide Admission to Maison Ernest Renan Complimentary administration fee

Does not include Sunday and public holiday guiding supplement

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