There are a multitude of monuments and cultural sites to discover in Vannes during your stay in Brittany in Morbihan.
A must-see among Vannes' historic monuments
La Saint-Vincent gate is one of monuments in Vannes classified as a Historic Monument since 1928.
This gate was created between the end of the XVIe century and the beginning of the XVIIe century. It is a city gate and the main entrance to the town. Vannes old town in Morbihan.
Integrated into ramparts of VannesThe gateway is located to the north of the port and Place Gambetta. Originally, it provided access to the walled city for those working in the port.
For around two centuries, access to the gateway was via a bridge, itself named Saint-Vincent. This was replaced by a semi-hemispherical square: Place du Morbihan, now known as Place Gambetta.
The architecture of the Porte Saint-Vincent
La Saint-Vincent gate is made of granite ashlar. It is Baroque in style, with 3 bays framed by columns and 3 storeys.
The gate was designed by Jean Bugeau, a Breton architect from Rennes. The gate consists of a carriage gate (allowing carts to pass through) and a postern (a small gate built into the ramparts) controlled by drawbridges. The structure, which was very weak, was in serious disrepair from the beginning of the 18th century.e century.
There are a multitude of monuments and cultural sites to discover in Vannes during your stay in Brittany in Morbihan.
A must-see among Vannes' historic monuments
La Saint-Vincent gate is one of monuments in Vannes classified as a Historic Monument since 1928.
This gate was created between the end of the XVIe century and the beginning of the XVIIe century. It is a city gate and the main entrance to the town. Vannes old town in Morbihan.
Integrated into ramparts of VannesThe gateway is located to the north of the port and Place Gambetta. Originally, it provided access to the walled city for those working in the port.
For around two centuries, access to the gateway was via a bridge, itself named Saint-Vincent. This was replaced by a semi-hemispherical square: Place du Morbihan, now known as Place Gambetta.
The architecture of the Porte Saint-Vincent
La Saint-Vincent gate is made of granite ashlar. It is Baroque in style, with 3 bays framed by columns and 3 storeys.
The gate was designed by Jean Bugeau, a Breton architect from Rennes. The gate consists of a carriage gate (allowing carts to pass through) and a postern (a small gate built into the ramparts) controlled by drawbridges. The structure, which was very weak, was in serious disrepair from the beginning of the 18th century.e century.
Over the years, À l'Image Sainte-Anne became a renowned restaurant in Vannes. We have preserved the original values of the establishment: natural conviviality, rigour in the choice of products and "home-made".
Our restaurant has the " Master Restaurateur "since 2013 and thehotel Kyriad Vannes Centre-villeTogether, they form an establishment steeped in history, where Vannes is a great place to stay.
Come and savour dishes that reflect the authenticity of the region and enjoy a pleasant stay in the heart of thehistory of vannes !
You'll be travelling through thehistory of the restaurant and that of Vannes, due to the many historical photos on the walls of the establishment.
Book by telephone on 02 97 63 27 36 or by e-mail to info@kyriad-vannescentre.com
