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  Vannes - LoveToKnow 1911
The narrow, steep and crooked streets of the old town, which lie on a hill facing the south, are surrounded by fortifications of the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries, pierced by four gates and flanked by nine towers and five bastions, connected by battlements.
Vannes is the seat of a prefect, a bishop and a court of assizes, and has tribunals of first instance and of commerce and a branch of the Bank of France.
Vannes (Dariorigum), the capital of the Veneti (whence Gwened, the Breton name of the town), was at the head of the Armorican league against Julius Caesar, who in 56 B.C. overcame their fleet and opened up their country by six roads.
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 Vannes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vannes (Breton: Gwened) is a town and commune located in the Morbihan département, in Brittany, in the west of France.
Vannes is located along the Gulf of Morbihan, at the confluence of the Vannes River.
The diocese of Vannes was erected in the 5th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vannes   (249 words)

  
 Vannes (Municipality, Morbihan, France)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The ctiy of Vannes (in Breton, Gwened; 50,000 inhabitants) is the préfecture of the department of Morbihan.
For instance, the Admiralty of Brittany was suppressed in 1626 and reestablished in 1669, and the Parliament of Rennes was exiled to Vannes in 1675.
Vannes was the capital city of the Duchy of Vannes, also called Broërec and one of the seven religious capital cities of Brittany, the local saint being Saint Patern (a local St. Peter, whose real existence has been questioned).
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Vannes
Eudes de Kerlivio d'Hennebond, disciple of St. Vincent de Paul, and Father Huby, S.J., contributed greatly to the religious revival of the Diocese of Vannes, by the foundation of the seminary (1681).
Before the application of the Law of 1901 to the congregations, there were in the Diocese of Vannes, Capuchins, Jesuits, missionary priests of the Society of Mary, Eudists, Picpusiens, Fathers of the Holy Spirit and of the Sacred Heart of Mary, and lay Brothers of St. Francis Regis.
The Diocese of Vannes had in 1905 (at the end of the administration of the Concordat): 563,468 inhabitants; 38 livings; 238 parochial chapels; 279 vicariates, recompensed by the State.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15271b.htm   (1013 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Vannes, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The surrounding region is noted for its pre-Christian megalithic monuments; Vannes has an archaeological museum (the former House of Parlement of Brittany) containing many prehistoric antiquities.
Vannes was the capital of the kingdom (later duchy) of Brittany (9th–16th cent.).
Francis I (reigned 1515–47) was born in Vannes.
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 BBC - Holiday - Destinations - Vannes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Vannes is situated on an inlet, just off the Atlantic coast of Brittany in north west France.
The nearby Golfe de Morbihan is a popular holiday spot for nature lovers, and as Vannes is connected to the gulf by a narrow waterway, yachts are moored right in the centre of town, giving it a seaside feel.
Vannes benefits from exceptional hours of sunshine and is mild due to its proximity to the Gulf of Morbihan.
www.bbc.co.uk /holiday/destinations/vannes_ssb/index.shtml   (520 words)

  
 Vannes France - Brittany - IndigoGuide Vannes
Vannes is at the east end of the Golfe du Morbihan and it is a major tourist attraction in southern Brittany.
It is a very appealing town with a small medieval centre (surprisingly small considering the size of the town that has sprung up around the old walls), lively studenty atmosphere thanks to the part of the Université de Rennes that is based here, and it is near to the sea to boot.
Vannes has a good selection of hotels to choose from, ranging in style and price, although inside the city walls the prices get higher.
www.indigoguide.com /france/vannes.htm   (539 words)

  
 Marathon Vannes - Morbihan
Its interior sea, sprinkled with a multitude of islands, is a heaven for pleasure sailing and sea birds.
Formely a Gallo-Roman capital and home to the Dukes of Brittany, Vannes is today one of the most oustanding towns in Britattany for its architectural heritage.
Vannes is not satisfied with being a picturesque town on the Gulf of Morbihan : it is also the most dynamic medium-sized town in France.
www.marathon-vannes.com /marathonUK/golfe_du_morbihan.php   (167 words)

  
 Hotels Vannes France - Venere.com
Located right in the heart of Vannes, close to the railway station, the Palais des Arts et des Congrès and the Chorus convention centre, the Comfort Hôtel La Marébaudière welcomes you in a friendly and warm environment.
The Citotel de France hotel is a beautiful place ideally located in Vannes, a wonderful city from the French Britanny, famous for its old houses and the unique gulf with is numerous islands This property provides all the comfort you may need for a...
The Escale Oceania Hotel enjoys a central situation in Vannes, a wonderful city full of art and history facing the Morbihan Gulf, which is a superb natural location classed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
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 Vannes
Vannes is the big city on the Gulf of Morbihan.
Vannes has incorporated its medieval ramparts into the city.
The cathedral in Vannes, like the city, has elements from many centuries, including these carved stalls.
www.peacham.com /france/vannes.htm   (158 words)

  
 Accommodation in Mascotte Vannes Hotel France
This 2 star hotel is located in the city centre of Vannes and was established in 1989.
The modern Mascotte Vannes Hotel enjoys a central situation in Vannes, a wonderful city full of art and history facing the Morbihan Gulf, which is a superb natural location classed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
Mascotte Vannes Hotel is located in Vannes town center, this pink-fronted hotel is 500 meters from the cathedral and historic district.
www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/mascotte_vannes_hotel.htm   (187 words)

  
 Vannes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Thanks to its position at the head of the Golfe de Morbihan, VANNES, 20km east of Auray, is southern Brittany's major tourist town.
Modern Vannes is such a large and thriving community that the small size of the old walled town at its core, Vieux Vannes, may well come as a surprise.
Once inside the ramparts, the old centre of chaotic streets – crammed around the cathedral, and enclosed by gardens and a tiny stream – is largely pedestrianized, in refreshing contrast to the somewhat insane road system beyond.
france-for-visitors.com /brittany/south/vannes.html   (132 words)

  
 Vannes France Hotels ... Jake.com
Hotel located in the center of Vannes within walking distance of the Remparts, restaurants and shops and 10 minutes from the port.
The Hotel is Located near the Bay of Morbihan, Carnac, Quiberon and Auray Aswell As Its Proximity To the Islands.
Vannes, FR In The Heart Of Entertainment Park Facing The Golf Of Morbihan A Modern Hotel Offering All Necessary Qualities To Spend A Pleasant Stay For Business...
hotels.jake.com /eu/fr/vannes-hotels.html   (144 words)

  
 Marathon Vannes - Morbihan
The Gulf of Morbihan will be, for seventh times consecutive, the Marathon of Vannes theather,the 15th October.
The occasion for 2 000 registered runners to run, with effort, the 42.195 kilometers of this mythical event.
The journey of battlment garden at Kercado sport centre will pass by the most emblematics places of Vannes, coastals ways to Historic Center.
www.marathon-vannes.com /marathonUK/index.php   (98 words)

  
 Family holidays : siblu : Haven Europe - ancient town, modern attitude   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Vannes is a lively medieval town with the usual sprinkling of museums and restaurants.
The "place des lices" is not the site of a mass headlice outbreak but where medieval tournaments used to take place.
More modern-day entertainment for your children can be found south of Vannes at the Parc du Golfe; a leisure park with a butterfly conservatory, a robot museum and an aquarium with over 400 species of fish.
www.siblu.com /vannes.php   (144 words)

  
 Financial and Legal in Vannes by Enjoy France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Browse our Vannes Business Directory and find Financial and Legal in Vannes of your choice; Enjoy France Directory takes pleasure in presenting this list of the most forward looking Vannes Financial and Legal for your convenience.
With the advent of so many homes having internet connections any good Financial and Legal in Vannes will understand how convenient it is for their clients to have all their details available on the Enjoy France directory at the touch of a button.
Vannes is a town and commune located in the Morbihan département, in Brittany, in the west of France.
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 Vannes Hotels: Find and Compare Hotel Room Rates for Vannes Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Five story hotel set in the heart of town; near the harbour, ramparts, cathedral and railway station.
A stone's throw from medieval Vannes, this hotel of character recalls the past days of the East India Company.
A short stroll to the historic town centre and harbour of Vannes.
www.kayak.com /h/destinations/info/FR/Vannes   (217 words)

  
 Vannes, France
44,000) lies between Nantes and Brest on the Gulf of Morbihan, with which it is connected by the Rivière de Vannes.
The interesting old part of the town grew up within the walls and round the Cathedral of St- Pierre (13th-19th century), which has an external chapel in Italian Renaissance style in the form of a rotunda and contains fine 17th century tapestries and a valuable treasury.
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www.planetware.com /france/vannes-f-bret-van.htm   (114 words)

  
 Vannes travel guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Vannes travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
Vannes is a walled town with the most beautiful gardens below the walls.
Additional travel guides are available in ten languages at wikitravel.org.
www.world66.com /europe/france/normandybrittany/vannes   (69 words)

  
 Hotels in Vannes (and vicinity)
Located in Vannes town center, this pink-fronted hotel is 500 meters from the cathedral and historic district.
Country inn style hotel in the centre of Vannes, 200 metres from the old city ramparts and 400 metres from the port.
This city-centre property is situated 200 metres from Lorient?s cinema, shops and shopping centre, and five kilometres from the sandy beach at Larmor.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/France/Vannes.asp   (675 words)

  
 Vannes — FactMonster.com
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 Vannes Vacation Rentals | Hotels
We have over 100 properties in the Vannes, France area.
In the heart of Vannes, a town rich in art and history, Kareen and Francois Taillandier extend a warm welcome to guests in a quiet and comfortable setting.
A stone’s throw from Medieval Vannes, this 4 star hotel of character recalls the past days of India Company.
www.hotstays.com /Vannes-France.html   (779 words)

  
 ExGuyParis Vannes Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
Vannes was the capital town of the Dukes of Brittany (Bretagne).
Inside the walls you will find many (more than 170) cross-timber houses-- maisons à pans de bois-- some from the 15th century.
Vannes is the perfect place for aimless wandering.
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 Villa Kerasy - Vannes
Situated within a stone’s throw of the medieval district of Vannes, this charming town house with the highest standard of comfort will delight you.
Each bedroom is unique and carries the name of one of the stops on the eighteenth-century sea route – Pondichery, Canton and Moka.
You will be made most welcome at the Villa Kerasy and Vannes provides an ideal centre for many activities.
www.linkparis.com /villa-kerasy.htm   (130 words)

  
 Vannes travel guide - Wikitravel
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Europe : Western Europe : France : Brittany : Vannes
Vannes is the 3rd city of Brittany in France.
wikitravel.org /en/Vannes   (85 words)

  
 Vannes Hotels, All Vannes hotels, hotels in Vannes
If you're after straightforward, honest advice, on booking a room in Vannes (or elsewhere in France) then look no further!
With over 7 reviews for hotels and guest houses, covering everything from luxury five-star establishments, we give an unbiased opinion on the city's best lodging.
As well as high-quality digital room photos, we've also included links to local Hotel maps and travel directions (by metro, tram or bus) too.
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 Flickr: Photos tagged with vannes
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 Vannes hotels. Save up to 60% off rates on all hotels in Vannes
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 Vannes Photo Gallery by Maurice Joubert at pbase.com
Vannes Photo Gallery by Maurice Joubert at pbase.com
all galleries >> Places of interest >> Vannes
It was a pleasure passing through this gallery, that has, no doubt, quite beautiful images.
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