We have selected for you the activities and visits not to be missed in Vannes and its surroundings. Don't miss them during your stay in the region!
To share with family, friends or two, here is a selection of activities to do in Vannes during your stay or weekend in Morbihan.
For a moment of leisure with family or friends, go to SpeedPark (bowling, laser or karting) or Jump Session (indoor trampoline park) to have fun and relax. Take a Segway® gyropod ride with MobilBoard Vannes and discover the city or the coast of the Gulf.
Offer yourself a cruise in the Gulf, a crossing to the islands of the Gulf of Morbihan or to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Houat or Hoëdic from Vannes.
The Navix Company, the Gulf Company or the Vedettes du Golfe offer crossings and guided cruises to the Ponant islands of the region. For exceptional memories, you can also sail aboard the Corbeau des Mers, a traditional wooden sloop, for short cruises in the Gulf or opt for a catamaran cruise.
Try one of the many water sports offered in the Gulf of Morbihan: stand up paddle, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, diving... there is something for everyone! Discover also seaside sports such as sand yachting or yoga in front of the sea.
Embark on one of the small tourist trains present in Vannes, Auray, Quiberon, etc. to discover all the secrets and history of the places. Ideal for families, because children get tired less!
We are talking here about places to see and cultural visits to make.
The cultural visits :
The Museum of Fine Arts La Cohue offers guided tours of exhibitions as well as lectures and activities for children based on art. For the curious or passionate about history, you will find the Museum of History and Archaeology which presents many ancient objects. These museums are located downtown. It is recommended to consult the sites to know the events and exhibitions of the moment.
Nature and animal lovers, the Jardin aux Papillons welcomes you.
The must-sees :
The historical center of Vannes, not to say the heart of Vannes. You can admire the charm of the city with its paved streets and half-timbered houses from another era. At the corner of a street you will see Vannes and his wife, a sculpture integrated into the facade of a house, which has become an emblem of the city. After crossing the intramuros in the direction of the port, you will pass the pretty Saint-Vincent gate before arriving in front of the port of Vannes.
Take another path and discover the Hermine castle, its gardens and the city walls. You will also see the different doors of the old city walls on your way.
To see the sea, just go to the peninsula of Conleau belonging to Vannes. Located a few minutes by car, bus or bike (for the bravest), you will find a beach with a view on the Gulf, bars and restaurants and you can walk on the coastal path around this peninsula.
Other cultural visits :
On the commune of Séné, close to Vannes, escape to the natural reserve of the Marais de Séné and discover the fauna and flora of this beautiful area. For the greedy and lovers of regional products, go to the Cidreries Distillerie du Gorvello in Sulniac for a demonstration of cider making and a tasting. You can also visit the oyster farm of Maison Quintin in Saint-Philibert.
In terms of history, it is advisable to go to the Castle of Suscinio and to admire the Alignments of Carnac created by our ancestors.
To see around Vannes :
Take a breath of fresh air by going to the Quiberon Peninsula via the wild coast.
From Vannes, Quiberon or Locmariaquer, take a trip to one of the Ponant islands (Belle-Île, Houat, Hoëdic) or to the Gulf of Morbihan and its islands (Île d'Arz, Île aux Moines, Gavrinis, etc.)
Don't miss to visit the port of Le Bono and Saint-Goustan, two charming little Breton ports in the Auray region.
We hope that this selection will be useful to you during your stay in Vannes in the Morbihan.
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