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Vannes
N165 / Brest-Nantes or N166 / Rennes.
Surrounding villages well served by rail or bus.
1h by train to Rennes, 3.5hrs to Paris,
1h5 to Nantes. Lorient, Nantes,Rennes nearest airports
Vannes Office de tourisme
1 rue Thiers56000
Tel:+33 (0)2 97 47 24 34
Fax:+33 (0)2 97 47 29 49
Vannes tourist information
where to go - what to see - what to doVannes acts as a gateway to the islands of the Golfe du Morbihan. It is a delightfully attractive town with a well preserved medieval centre, lively student population and small yacht-filled harbour.
Vannes' colourful past has left it teeming with art and history. It was once the capital of the Veneti, a Gallic seafaring tribe who built a wall to protect it which can still be seen today. The Veneti were defeated by the Romans who then established it further as a political and economic stronghold. The city retained its dominance until 1532 when Rennes became the Breton capital.
One has the impression that the inhabitants of Vannes are keen to preserve its riches. There are a variety of original parks and gardens earning Vannes numerous awards from various national flower institutions.
The beaches off the coast aren't bad either especially around Quiberon and Brittany's largest island, Belle-Ile-en-Mer which offers rugged cliffs, stunning rock formations and sheltered inland valleys.
The Gulfe du Morbihan is also a paradise for seafood & fish lovers with the local economy supported mainly by oyster production. Tourism is the other mainstay with the nearby prehistoric sites of Carnac and Gavrinis proving ever popular.
Musee de Pont-Aven, Pont Aven, SW of Vannes
Pl de L'Hotel de Ville, Pont-Aven
the village of painters, made famous by Gaugin
| Admission charge | Opening Times: All year round | Tel: +33 (0)2 98 06 04 70
Musee de Prehistoire
10 place de la Chapelle, Carnac Ville 56340
understanding megaliths and prehistoric Brittany
| Admission charge | Opening Times: May-Oct:daily | Tel: +33 (0)2 97 52 22 04
Archeoscope
Opp Alignements de Menoc, Carnac 56340
travel back in time to Neolithic times
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Apr-Sep:daily | Tel: +33 (0)2 97 52 07 49
Table des Marchands & Grand Menhir Brise in Carnac
Nr Locmariaquer, SW of Vannes 56340
one of the most impressive megalithic sites in the world
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Apr-Sep:daily;Oct-Mar:pms only
Great Beaches on Belle Ile
Belle Ile, South of Quiberon 56360
try out Port de Donnant for surfing or Port Kerel which is safe for children
| Opening Times: All year round
Boat trips
Navix, Gare Maritime, Vannes 56000
to the the Golfe du Morbihan and her islands
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Apr-Sep | Tel: +33 (0)2 97 46 60 00
Fetes D'Arvor
56000
a festival to honour Breton customs & traditions including concerts & parades
| Opening Times: Mid August
Jazz Festival
56000
a four day Jazz festival of international renown
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Early August
Cathedrale St Pierre
Place St-Pierre, 56000
13th century cathedral remodelled and restored to present glory
Musee de la Cohue
15 place St-Pierre, 56000
14th century building that houses 19th century paintings & sculptures
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Mid Jun-Sept:daily; Oct-mid Jun:Mon, Wed-Sat | Tel: +33 (0)2 97 47 35 86
Musee d'Archeologie du Morbihan
Château Gaillard, 2 rue de Noe 56000
treasures from Morbihan's prehistoric past - art, pottery, jewellery
| Admission charge | Opening Times: daily; Oct-mid Jun:pms only | Tel: +33 (0)2 97 47 35 86
Selected Hotel Properties available on our telephone Reservations Line
+44 (0)870 4786315 , or visit our contact information page.
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Holiday Home F2612/700
Vannes 56860
Self Catering
Mousterian en Sene 7 km from Vannes: house, in a quiet position, 100 m from the sea, in a cul-de-sac. Private: grounds 300 m2, garden with lawn. Shop 5 km, grocers, restaurant 2 km. Sandy beach 100 m, golf course 12 km, riding ... Sleeps Up To 6...
Holiday Home F2612/102 F2612/102
Vannes 56000
Self Catering
Vannes: New detached house, in the resort, in a quiet position, in a cul-de-sac. Private: garden 400 m2 (fenced), terrace, garden furniture. Shop, grocers, supermarket 500 m, bus stop 100 m. Indoor swimming pool 200 m, sandy beach 1 ... Sleeps Up To 4...
Résidence Le Liberté
6 Place De La Liberation Vannes 56000
Self Catering
Located 200 metres from the town hall and medieval city, the Residence Le Liberté offers a choice of fully furnished apartments for business travellers and tourists alike....
Villa Kerasy Hotel
20 Avenue Favrel Et Lincy Vannes 56000
Situated within walking distance of the medieval centre of Vannes, the hotel welcomes you in an Asian-style setting with exotic woodwork, elegant china and silk and a Japanese garden....
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Logis De France L'Auberge
56, Route De Vannes Sainte Anne D'auray Vannes 56400
The Auberge offers 12 rooms all comfort and 2 ensuite room with spacious lounge. Exposed full South, the rooms and the ensuite, to the Art deco style, face the garden of the hotel....
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Mercure Vannes Le Port
19 Rue Daniel Gilard Vannes 56000
A short stroll from the harbour in Vannes, with boats sailing to the Gulf of Morbihan and its islands, and 2 km. from the town centre, with its beautiful cathedral and La Cohue Museum....
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Best Western Vannes Centre
6 Place de la Libération Vannes 56000
This new 3-star design hotel provides a warm and friendly haven of peace 200 metres from the city centre and medieval district of Vannes....
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Comfort Hotel La Marebaudiere Vannes
4, rue Aristide Briand Vannes 56000
On the shores of the Morbihan Gulf, the Comfort Hôtel la Marébaudière welcomes you in lovely coastal surroundings....
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