Vannes
・Castle that gives you a feel of the former capital
・Central town with a medieval atmosphere
【City description】
This city was the capital of the Armonica in the 9th century. The city is surrounded by walls and there are building with the gray roof and the colorful wall. So, we can find the ambiance of the Armonica. When we pass the gate, there is a harbor.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
4 h
【Budget】
5 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
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Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Vannes Station
★When you leave from the station, turn right. Then, go straight on Victor Hugo Avenue at the first crossroad. It takes 20 minutes by walk.
②St-Pierre Cathedral★Enter the museum in front of the cathedral.
③La Cohue – Art Museum★Go to Orfèveres St from the cathedral. It takes 5 minutes.
④Vannes and his wife★Go down the slope on the right side of the intersection. There is a castle on the right hand side of the hill.
⑤Gaillard Castle★Go down the street from the castle and turn left to go to Noé St. Then, turn right at the end. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
⑥Saint Vincent Gate★When you arrive at the harbor, turn left to go to Alexandre le Pontois St.
⑦Helmine Castle★Pass a bridge.
⑧Wash House of Garenne★When you pass the bridge, turn right.
⑨Ramparts of Vannes★Continue to walk on the street. As you arrive at St-Pierre Cathedral, go back to the station with the same route. It takes 25 minutes by walk.
【Goal】Vannes Station
Downtown Map
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【Start】
①Vannes Station
Gare de Vannes
★When you leave from the station, turn right. Then, go straight on Victor Hugo Avenue at the first crossroad. It takes 20 minutes by walk.
②St-Pierre Cathedral
Cathédral St-Pierre
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 8 h 30 am – 7 pm
Close: No
It is a Gothic style cathedral made of granite. The left and right towers have different designs, the one on the left remaining from the 13th century. The interior is gray and has a solemn atmosphere, and you can see the traces of piled stones on the walls.
★Enter the museum in front of the cathedral.
③La Cohue – Art Museum
La Cohue – Musée des Beaux Arts de Vannes
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 5 euros
Opening hour: 1 h 30 pm – 6 pm
(open from 10 am in July and August)
Close: Monday between October and May, national holidays
This is an art museum located in front of the cathedral. It exhibits a wide range of works, from ancient stone tools to modern art and an introduction to Brittany culture.
★Go to Orfèveres St from the cathedral. It takes 5 minutes.
④Vannes and his wife
Vannes et sa Femme
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
The monument on the wall of a house
★Go down the slope on the right side of the intersection. There is a castle on the right hand side of the hill.
⑤Gaillard Castle
Château Gaillard
*Closed due to renovation work
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 5 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: Sunday, national holidays
The former castle has been renovated and is now used as the Vannes History Museum. Exhibits include artifacts from the Paleolithic era and items found in the colony by an adventurer from Brittany.
★Go down the street from the castle and turn left to go to Noé St. Then, turn right at the end. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
Enjoy Brittany’s specialties! !
Brittany has many famous dishes such as buckwheat galette and kouign amann. Ker y Pom, which is shaped like a straw hat, is a sable with bread on top, and comes in a variety of flavors such as chocolate and apple.
Click here to see the specialties of Brittany.
⑥Saint Vincent Gate
Porte Saint Vincent
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Once you pass through this gate, you will exit the town and go to the port.
★When you arrive at the harbor, turn left to go to Alexandre le Pontois St.
⑦Helmine Castle
Château de l’Helmine
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This castle was built in the 14th century by John IV, Duke of Brittany, but was destroyed during the war. The current one was rebuilt in the 18th century. Although you cannot enter the building, its exterior and flower-filled garden are highlights. There is also a flower bed shaped like a marten, the town’s emblem.
★Pass a bridge.
⑧Wash House of Garenne
Lavoirs de la Garenne
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
You can get a glimpse of what life was like back then in the covered laundry on the banks of the Marle River.
★When you pass the bridge, turn right.
⑨Ramparts of Vannes
Remparts de Vannes
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
You can climb up the castle walls and admire the gardens. You can climb up from the location in the photo.
★Continue to walk on the street. As you arrive at St-Pierre Cathedral, go back to the station with the same route. It takes 25 minutes by walk.
【Goal】
Vannes Station
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