Renaud may refer to: Renaud de Montauban, or Rinaldo di Montalbano, a fictional hero in the Matter of France, introduced in the 12th century. Renaud (Rinaldo) a fictional Christian knight (the son of Bertoldo) who was the reputed founder of the house of Este. Renaud is one of the main characters in Torquato Tasso's epic poem Jerusalem Delivered (1580); he is ensnared by the witch Armida. Renaud Séchan (born 1952), a French singer, commonly known as "Renaud". He sings popular songs, mostly about poor workers and everday life, often with a strong political message.