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Vannes (French pronunciation: ⓘ; Breton: Gwened, pronounced [ˈɡweːnet], [ˈɡɥeːnet]) is a commune in the French department of Morbihan, Brittany, northwestern mainland France. It was founded over 2,000 years ago.
La ville, située sur le littoral sud breton entre le golfe du Morbihan au sud et les landes de Lanvaux au nord, est à la fois en bord de mer et à l'intérieur des terres en étant distante de 15 km de l' océan Atlantique en direction du sud-ouest.
Vannes, town, capital of Morbihan département, Bretagne région, western France. It is situated at the confluence of two streams forming the Vanne River, which opens into the virtually landlocked Gulf of Morbihan about 1 mile (1.5 km) below the town.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The high-speed TGV from Paris goes to Rennes. Switch to the regular-speed SNCF train to Vannes. NOTE: the main train direction is not marked Vannes. You can also take the TGV from Paris to Quimper which makes a stop in Vannes without switch.
- Tourist Classifications For Vannes
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- Market Days in Vannes, France
Vannes has received the following tourist classifications: listed town of Art and History ; historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé); village in bloom (ville fleurie) 4*; Address: Vannes, Brittany, 56000, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 47.654, longitude -2.759
Source - Marle: site of natural beautyPont de Kérino: site of natural beautyAquarium de Vannes: aquarium (2 km)Moulin à marée de Campen: site of natural beauty (3 km)Regular market(s) are held in Vannes each Wednesday & Saturday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.) The French version of this page is at Vannes (Francais)
A thriving town of art and history. Vannes won’t settle for any neat categorisation! Overlooking the Gulf of Morbihan, two-and-a-half hours from Paris, this is a mediaeval town with a quirky sense of humour, a marina with a slightly rebellious streak. Picturesque, cultured and gourmet.
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Sep 27, 2021 · It offers the rich cultural heritage associated with northwest France, a chic harbour that brings the sea right into the city centre, a vibrant student population, plus a sense of historic elegance. Once visited, Vannes is never forgotten.
