There is a multitude of monuments and cultural places to discover in Vannes during your stay in Brittany in the Morbihan.
The Saint-Vincent gate is one of the monuments of Vannes classified as Historical Monument, and this since 1928.
This gate was created between the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century. It is a city gate, it is the main entrance to the old town of Vannes in Morbihan.
Integrated into the ramparts of Vannes, the gate is located north of the port and Place Gambetta. Originally, it allowed access to the walled city to the speakers of the port.
For about two centuries, access to the gate was via a bridge, itself named Saint-Vincent. It was replaced by a semi-hemispheric square: the Place du Morbihan, now known as Place Gambetta.
The Saint-Vincent gate is made of granite ashlar. It is of the baroque style and has 3 bays framed by columns and 3 levels.
The gate was designed by Jean Bugeau, a Breton architect from Rennes. This work is composed of a cart door (allowing the passage of carts) and a postern (small door integrated into the ramparts) controlled by drawbridges. The structure, very weakened, presents serious disorders from the beginning of the XVIIIth century.
Saint-Vincent Gate facade and passage / Statue of Saint Vincent Ferrier and arms of the city.
In 1747, the engineer Duchemin completely revised the construction. He chose a decorative style inspired by the Italian Baroque.
In the last level (at the very top), a statue of Saint Vincent Ferrier had been installed since 1624. It was damaged during the Revolution and replaced in 1891. At the same date, the coat of arms of the city of Vannes was affixed to the façade.
The city is full of monuments and places to visit or discover. You can walk through the cobbled streets of the historic center of Vannes and admire its beautiful half-timbered houses. Discover also the ramparts of Vannes and the magnificent gardens of the ramparts.
Passing through the Porte Saint-Vincent, you will arrive at Place Gambetta in front of the marina, the ideal place to enjoy a crêpe on the terrace.
Don't miss the Cathedral Saint-Pierre and the Place Henri IV located in the heart of the old town of Vannes.
Our establishment is also part of Vannes' heritage...
Our establishment was born in 1738. Initially located on rue Hoche, the Auberge À l'Image Sainte-Anne moved to Place de la Libération in the middle of the 19th century.
Over the years, À l'Image Sainte-Anne became a renowned restaurant in Vannes. We have kept the original values of the establishment: the natural conviviality, the rigor in the choice of the products and the "home-made".
Our restaurant has been labeled "Maître Restaurateur" since 2013 and the hotel Kyriad Vannes Centre-ville, together form an establishment full of history, where it is good to stay in Vannes.
Come and taste dishes that smell of the authenticity of the region and spend a pleasant stay in the heart of Vannes' history!
You will travel in the history of the restaurant and that of Vannes, thanks to the numerous historical photos present on the walls of the establishment.
Your reservation by phone at 02 97 63 27 36 or by mail at info@kyriad-vannescentre.com