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Vannes

Brittany, France · Europe

About Vannes

Vannes is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saint-Avé, 25km from Carnac Stones.

Vannes is a town located in Brittany, France. With a population of 54,020, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vannes sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vannes to your route.

About Vannes

Vannes (French pronunciation: [van] ; Breton: Gwened, pronounced [ˈɡweːnet], [ˈɡɥeːnet]) is a commune in the French department of Morbihan, Brittany, northwestern mainland France. It was founded over 2,000 years ago.

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Where is Vannes located?

Vannes is located in Brittany, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6569 latitude, -2.7620 longitude.

What is the population of Vannes?

Vannes has a population of approximately 54,020 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
54,020
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Brittany
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.6569, -2.7620

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Vannes

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Carnac Stones

An extraordinary collection of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones arranged in long alignments, dating from around 4500 BC in Brittany, France.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Vannes

  • 62 kmSaint-Nazaire BridgeFrance's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vannes.

Saint-Avé

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 8,907

Séné

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 8,465

Plescop

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 4,275

Arradon

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 5,206

Meucon

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,361

Ploeren

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 4,245

Theix

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 5,402

Saint-Nolff

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 3,571

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