Vannes
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Historical Vannes
Vannes preserves an extensive architectural legacy within its medieval core. The city's fortifications, built between the 3rd and 17th centuries, surround a network of timber-framed houses and granite mansions. Key sites include the Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the 19th-century Town Hall, and the 'Vannes and his Wife' stone carving. Cultural highlights are found at the Château-Gaillard archaeological museum and the La Cohue Fine Arts Museum, housed in a former medieval market hall.
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Outdoor & Leisure in Vannes
Vannes offers a diverse range of outdoor activities centered around its historic harbor and green belts. The city’s leisure landscape includes the Port de Vannes marina, which serves as a gateway to the Gulf of Morbihan, and specialized sports facilities like the Aquagolfe swimming complex and Patinium ice rink. Urban parks such as the Butte de Kérino provide elevated viewpoints over the Marle river, while the Vallons de Kercado and Jardin du Manoir de Trussac offer quiet walking paths and landscaped gardens within the city limits.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: June, July, August, September
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type E
- Languages
- French
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +33
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