Things to do in Vannes: the must-see sights

Guide · Morbihan, Bretagne · 6 places to discover

At the gateway to the Gulf of Morbihan, Vannes preserves one of the best-kept sets of medieval ramparts in Brittany, encircling a picturesque old town. Here are the places not to miss.

Looking for things to do in Vannes, places to visit near Vannes or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Vannes

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The Ramparts of Vannes Must-see

Medieval fortifications lined with flower gardens and washhouses, among the best preserved in Brittany.

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Vannes

A cathedral blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, at the heart of the old town.

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The Port of Vannes

A marina linked to the Gulf of Morbihan by a channel, lively with quays and terraces.

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The Old Town and Place Henri IV

Half-timbered houses and picturesque squares of the historic centre, such as Place Henri IV.

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The Gulf of Morbihan

A small inland sea dotted with countless islands, reached by boat from the port of Vannes.

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Château de l'Hermine

A former residence of the Dukes of Brittany in Vannes, now the town hall, with well-tended gardens.

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