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What to do in Vannes

Vannes, the former capital of the Duchy of Brittany

At the bottom of the Gulf of Morbihan, the medieval city of Vannes, Town of Art and Historyinvites you to enjoy a holiday. The town's old quarters are lively and refined. Its historic centre, with its superb timber-framed houses, is the ideal place to stroll or shop.

What's on : the Garenne wash-houseone of the city's most emblematic landmarks, the ramparts offering a panoramic view of the magnificent formal gardens, St Peter's Cathedral, a sacred building for many pilgrims, the St Vincent gateway, built in 1624 to facilitate trade between the port and the historic quarter, the aquarium and its interactive exhibitions, the port which leads into the town centre, a major venue for festivities...

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