What to do around Vannes
What to do in the area around Vannes?
The hinterland stretches as far as the Landes de Lanvaux, criss-crossed by numerous rivers.
In the heart of the Argoat region, walks along the footpaths will take you to megaliths, manor houses, castles, chapels, fountains and calvaries, reminders that history is embedded in every corner.
Rochefort-en-Terre, a small town full of character, is one of France's most beautiful villages and was voted France's favourite by the France 2 TV programme.
The historic town of Auray and its picturesque port of Saint Goustan, with its cobbled streets, invite you to take a stroll.
The flower-filled village of La Gacilly is home to a host of arts and crafts enthusiasts, as well as an open-air photography festival.
Listed as a historic monument since 1928, the Château de Josselin is also a must-see monument in the Morbihan region.
The Branféré zoological and botanical park is an exceptional site covering more than 40 hectares and home to almost 1,000 animals from all five continents.
As its name suggests, the Nantes-Brest canal links the two cities. It is 364 km long and runs along 7 rivers.
