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Rennes's aquatic cathedral awaits major renovation

'Aquatic Monuments' (6/6). The Saint-Georges pool, located just steps from Rennes' city center, opened in 1926 on the site of a former church. Listed as a historic monument since 2016, this Art Deco building adorned with mosaics is a source of pride for residents.

Rennes's aquatic cathedral awaits major renovation

We haven't written up this one. Le Monde English has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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