Major city · France
Vannes
Spend 1–2 days in Vannes: walk the medieval centre, take a short boat to a Gulf island, and return to a budget hotel.
Vannes is a compact Breton town with a walled medieval centre, a lively harbour and easy boat links to the Gulf of Morbihan. Its sights fit in a half‑day, but a full day lets you add a island trip and a meal of galettes. One night in a central hotel is enough for a quick stop; two nights give a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited boat service)
- Airports
- NTE · BES
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vannes17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vannes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVannes is safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep bags close in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNTE Nantes Atlantique (TGV to Vannes, about 1 h 15 min).
- Getting aroundcheckWalk the historic centre; use Kicéo city buses (Pass Journée €4.20 (≈ US$5), check) or Vélocéo bike hire (app).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or B&B, a night, per person€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NTE Nantes Atlantique (TGV to Vannes, about 1 h 15 min) · BES Brest Bretagne (TGV to Vannes, about 2 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vannes: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the historic centre; use Kicéo city buses (Pass Journée €4.20, check) or Vélocéo bike hire (app). Train station 1.5 km north of centre, 18 min walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Île aux Moines (Moines Island)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Boat from Vannes harbour, about 30 min
Check summer schedule; island has walking trails and a lighthouse.
Carnac megaliths
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train Vannes → Carnac, ~30 min
Visit the stone alignments; return same day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Villa Kerasy
Boutique hotel, spa, central, rooms €99+ per night
L'Océan
2‑star harbour view, double €59–69, family €66–96
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €85 | €85 |
| Kicéo Pass Journée bus ticket1 × €4 · check | €4 |
| Boat to Île aux Moines (round trip)1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| eSIM data week1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €27 |
| Trip total≈ €293 per person per day, bed included | €293≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Galette (buckwheat crepe) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Cider (glass) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus Pass Journéecheck | €4.20 (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus Pass price from 2019; verify current fare.
- Bike‑hire app may need a French phone number.
- Boat timetables vary by season; check in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Rennes (check address); French embassy in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vannes train station ↔ town centre: ≈18 min walk (1.5 km (0.9 mi))≈18 min walk (0.9 mi (1.5 km))
- Kicéo bus Pass Journée: €4.20 (≈ US$5) (check price)
- Boat to Île aux Moines: ≈€12 round trip (check schedule)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi — Excuse me / Sorry (exküzé mwa)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (seh kom-byan)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Un café, s’il vous plaît — I would like a coffee, please (uhn kah-fay seel voo pleh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vannes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited boat service) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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