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Things to see in Vannes (France): 27 places and when to go
Vannes is a town in France, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Food and drink (6), Hiking (4). The best known are Gulf of Morbihan, Château de Suscinio and Saint-Vincent Gate. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.6571, -2.7588
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Food and drink (6) · Hiking (4) · Nature (2) · Beaches (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 352 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vannes
The places in and around Vannes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gulf of MorbihanGulf in Brittany, France8.6 km
- Château de SuscinioBreton castle in Morbihan, France16 km
- Saint-Vincent GateFrench city gate283 m
- Château du Plessis-JossoChâteau in Theix, Brittany, France13 km
- Église Saint-Patern de VannesChurch located in Morbihan, in France444 m
- Château de LargoëtCastle in Brittany, France13 km
- Hôtel de Ville, VannesTown hall of Vannes, France214 m
- Réserve naturelle nationale des marais de SénéProtected area in France6.6 km
- Château de TrémoharCastle15 km
- Croix de MontsarracWayside cross located in Morbihan, in France7.5 km
- Fontaine de GorvelloHistory12 km
- Fontaine Saint-ServaisHistory14 km
- Halle des LicesMarket218 m
- Pen Castel tide millTide mill in Arzon, France14 km
- Plage de Port MiquelBeach9.1 km
- Brasserie la DilettanteBrewery10 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, Baden - VannesHiking7.7 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, Noyalo - Port-NavaloHiking10 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, Vannes - NoyaloHiking4.7 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, variante à vérifierHiking13 km
- Croix CeltiqueHistory12 km
- Distillerie du GorvelloDistillery13 km
- DomaniBrewery8.7 km
- Le DrennecReef9.7 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Little Joy Kombucha, Microbrasserie VOL 56
- With kids: Yakapark
When to go to Vannes
The best time to visit Vannes is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. In June, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vannes
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 352 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Carnac39 places25 km
- Le Roc-Saint-André13 places32 km
- Malansac17 places34 km
- Le Palais9 places46 km
- Lorient53 places47 km
- Guern18 places47 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vannes?
The best known: Gulf of Morbihan, Château de Suscinio, Saint-Vincent Gate, Château du Plessis-Josso, Église Saint-Patern de Vannes. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vannes?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Vannes?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 352 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vannes as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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