Vannes, France

Vannes

A walled town with gardens below its ramparts on the Gulf of Morbihan.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Vannes

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the ramparts and the formal gardens below them, past the old washhouses.
  2. AfternoonTake a boat trip around the dozens of islands in the Gulf of Morbihan, like Île aux Moines.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the half-timbered old town around the Place Henri IV.

Day 2

Visit Carnac's thousands of prehistoric standing stones, 30 minutes away.

What to eat

Breton crêpes and oysters from the Gulf.

Local tips

Make the most of Vannes

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, livelier in summer.

Best photo spot

The ramparts and the old washhouses along the gardens below the walls.

Getting there

Trains from Rennes take about an hour. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The islands of the Gulf of Morbihan, reached by boat, and the standing stones of Carnac.

Good to know

Look for the 'Vannes and his wife', a carved couple on a corner house. The Saturday market is lively.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Vannes

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Plan your visit

Getting to Vannes

Getting there

  • Rennes Airport (RNS)90 km away
  • Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)105 km away
  • Rennes95 km away
  • Nantes105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Vannes: good to know

Is Vannes worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A walled town with gardens below its ramparts on the Gulf of Morbihan.

How many days do you need in Vannes?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Vannes?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year, livelier in summer.

How do you get to Vannes?

The nearest airport is Rennes Airport (RNS), about 90 km away. Trains from Rennes take about an hour. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Vannes?

Nearby hidden places include Rennes (96 km), Nantes (103 km) and Dinan (103 km).

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