{"id":3508,"date":"2023-10-02T14:18:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T12:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/?page_id=3508"},"modified":"2024-06-27T09:08:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T07:08:33","slug":"visit-morbihan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/visit-morbihan\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Morbihan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vannes is a town of 53,000 inhabitants in the south of Brittany. Its medieval allure and its location on the Gulf of Morbihan will win you over! But what can you visit in Vannes during your stay at the Best Western Vannes?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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An incredible Breton heritage<\/strong><\/h2>

For heritage lovers, Vannes ticks all the boxes. Start by strolling through the narrow streets and admiring the colourful half-timbered houses. The historic centre is surrounded by ramparts. These are particularly old, dating back to the middle of the 3rd century AD.th<\/sup>\u00a0The town was then known as Darioritum. Below the ramparts, you can admire the old wash-houses, which took 4 years to build between 1817 and 1821. As you go higher up, take in the view of the\u00a0Conn\u00e9table Tower<\/a>.<\/p>

One of the buildings not to be missed in Vannes is Saint-Pierre Cathedral, listed as a historic monument since 1906. Twenty years earlier, the town hall, a carbon copy of the one in Paris, was built. The Breton region is one of the most important in France. Vannes used to be the seat of the Breton Parliament, a testament to its importance. The Ch\u00e2teau de l'Hermine is the former residence of the Dukes of Brittany. Those curious about the medieval city's past can find out more by visiting\u00a0La Cohue<\/a>the contemporary museum.<\/p>

Vannes' membership of the\u00a0Gulf of Morbihan<\/a>\u00a0offers access to more than 300 islands and islets, including the\u00eele d'Arz<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00eele aux Moines<\/a>. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful bays in the world. On the seaside, the harbour and sailing will capture your heart in Vannes. On the land side,\u00a0the many coastal paths<\/a>\u00a0are perfect for hiking enthusiasts!<\/p>

Whether you're out for a bike ride or a walk, you'll find the\u00a0map of Brittany with paths and cycle routes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

Something for everyone in Vannes<\/strong><\/h2>

Vannes is not just a succession of viewpoints and historic monuments, each more beautiful and admirable than the last. The town is also a great place to go out and have fun. There are plenty of shops where you can dress up in the colours of Brittany. After that, don't hesitate to visit\u00a0the port of Vannes<\/a>\u00a0for a drink and enjoy the maritime climate. You can also sample the regional specialities:\u00a0Gulf oysters<\/a>local cider and the famous Kouign Amann.<\/p>

Throughout the year, the city hosts jazz and historical festivals. The\u00a0Piano Barge<\/a>\u00a0is a very popular bar-show barge. And those who want to get together for brunch will appreciate\u00a0LeCoq & Folks<\/a>.<\/p>

If you've fallen in love with Vannes, why not discover this fabulous town by visiting the Halle des Lices. This is where you can cook and eat local seafood.<\/p>

Visiting Vannes with your partner? Take a trip to\u00a0Vannes and his wife<\/a>. This sculpture of a couple, above a house at the top of rue Bienheureux-Pierre-Ren\u00e9-Rogue, watches over the whole town.<\/p>

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Visiting Morbihan What to see in Vannes Vannes is a town of 53,000 inhabitants in the southern part of Brittany. Its medieval appearance and its location on the Gulf of Morbihan will win you over! But what can you visit in Vannes during your stay at the Best Western Vannes? An incredible Breton heritage [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3508","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3508"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3508\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4444,"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3508\/revisions\/4444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bestwestern-vannescentre.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}