Vannes ramparts, Medieval fortifications in Vannes, France
The stone fortifications stretch across the old town with multiple gates, towers, and walkways forming a complete defensive perimeter around central Vannes.
Built during Roman times and expanded in the Middle Ages, these walls protected the city from invasions and served as a strategic military outpost.
The ramparts now integrate public gardens and walking paths where residents gather for outdoor activities and seasonal community celebrations.
Visitors can access the walls through multiple entry points around the city center, with guided tours available from the tourist office on rue Billault.
The walls incorporate architectural elements from different periods, including Roman foundations, medieval watchtowers, and Renaissance-era modifications within the same structure.
Location: Vannes
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Address: rue Thiers
GPS coordinates: 47.65610,-2.75603
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
This collection brings together buildings that demonstrate seven centuries of Breton architecture, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In Brittany, especially in Finistère and its surroundings, these constructions reflect the evolution of techniques and architectural tastes over time. Romanesque churches like the Priory of Locmaria in Quimper, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks, Gothic structures such as the Saint-Corentin Cathedral with its two 75-meter towers are present, as well as Renaissance homes like the Kerazan Manor in Loctudy, which retains its original decor. Local materials, notably granite and slate, characterize these buildings and give them a strong regional identity. Some buildings now house museums, such as the former Episcopal Palace of Quimper, which hosts collections from the Breton Departmental Museum, or Kerazan Manor with its Breton artworks. Other sites combine architecture and gardens, like the Lanniron Castle with its 17th-century French-style gardens or Trévarez Castle surrounded by wooded parks. These sites enable visitors to understand Brittany’s architectural history and offer a journey through the centuries.
Vannes Cathedral
224 m
Vannes et sa femme
136 m
Château de l'Hermine
17 m
Château-Gaillard
171 m
Musée de la Cohue
201 m
Halle des Lices
76 m
Tour du Connétable de Vannes
34 m
Lavoirs de la Garenne
67 m
Hôtel Lagorce
111 m
Gardens by the City Walls
60 m
Jardins de la Garenne
185 m
Hôtel de Francheville
119 m
Vannes Centre Historique
157 m
Maison de Saint-Vincent
137 m
Hôtel Saint-Georges
137 m
Maison, 11 place des Lices
120 m
Fish Market
209 m
Place Saint-Pierre
195 m
Maison, 21 rue Saint-Guenhaël
182 m
Calvaire de la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Vannes
153 m
Maison, 19 rue Saint-Guenhaël
184 m
Maison, 29 rue Saint-Guenhaël
175 m
Maison, 31 rue Saint-Guenhaël
167 m
Maison, 25-27 rue Saint-Guenhaël
179 m
Maison, 23 rue Saint-Guenhaël
180 m
Maison, 17 rue Saint-Guenhaël
186 m
Maison, 1 place Henri IV
219 m
Maison, 23 rue des Halles
203 mReviews
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