Being a Flâneur in Rennes

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A view from my mother in law's home.

 

 

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Walking about Rennes under a big unusual blue sky brought to mind the French word Flâneur which is best described, (via The Local)

« A flâneur is someone going for a stroll, taking in the sights and sounds of the streets and possibly having some elevated thoughts as they do it. It has a sense of sophistication, possibly even intellectualism, as it originated in the 19th century when only the monied classes had the leisure time to take aimless strolls."

 

"If you are walking round to the corner shop to buy toilet cleaner, you are not a flâneur."

 

"If however, you are taking an aimless stroll along the banks of the Seine, contemplating the historic architecture and the transience of all human experience then you've nailed it. » 

 

 

I was happily fortunate to be a flâneur at times while visiting my mother in law with my husband xxx

 

 

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Comments

6 responses to “Being a Flâneur in Rennes”

  1. Rennes is now on my bucket list. Beautiful town. Amazing it is still in such good condition after 500+ years!

  2. What an exquisite town! Would love to visit someday..

  3. Patty from Pacific Grove/Uzes

    Wow, Corey! I had no idea Rennes was so beautiful…where have I been all these years? This city will definitely be on my list for the next trip to northern France. Lucky Yann, for having grown up in such a cool area! Thanks for the wonderful guided tour. Bisous, Patty

  4. Simply Stunning

  5. Dear heart!
    That word and definition just came across my radar a week or so ago! Now here it is again. 🙂 I think it applies to me!! Thanks for letting me be a vicarious flâneur! Can you see my smile?

  6. Fascinating! I am working on a post on the word “stroll” from next week and here you are talking about flaneur. I love it.

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