Festival d'Arvor, Music festival in Vannes, France
The Festival d'Arvor features street performances, parades, and concerts throughout the medieval streets of Vannes during four days in August.
Founded in 1928, the Festival d'Arvor maintains Breton traditions through performances by regional Celtic circles and traditional music groups.
The festival showcases professional and amateur musicians, dancers in regional costumes, and offers Breton dance lessons to attendees.
Opening night tickets at the Palais des Arts are priced at 20 euros for adults and 12 euros for children under twelve years old.
The event brings together 500 performers and 200 volunteers who transform Vannes into a celebration center of Breton culture.
Location: Vannes
Address: 31 Rue Guillaume le Bartz, 56000 Vannes, France 56000 Vannes
Website: https://festival-arvor.bzh
GPS coordinates: 47.64620,-2.77883
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:42
Vannes is a medieval town in Brittany with fortifications dating from the 13th century, including preserved walls, fortified gates, and towers. Saint-Pierre Cathedral, originally built in the 13th century and later modified, stands in the heart of the old town surrounded by half-timbered houses and cobbled streets. The Musée de la Cohue displays collections of regional art and history, while the Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie presents artifacts from Gaulish and Roman periods. The marina connects the town to the Gulf of Morbihan, a protected bay with more than 40 islands. Historic sites include the 14th-century Château de l'Hermine, once a ducal residence, and several religious buildings such as Église Saint-Patern. The Porte Saint-Vincent, a 17th-century city gate, leads to the center with squares like Place Henri IV and Place Gambetta. The Marché des Lices, a weekly market, takes place in the old town. Beyond the walls lie the Marais de Séné nature reserve with salt marshes and birdwatching stations, and Branféré animal park about 12 miles (20 km) away. Conleau beach provides access to the gulf, and boat tours by Vedettes du Golfe depart from the harbor.
Hôtel de Limur
1.8 km
Hôtel de ville de Vannes
1.9 km
Saint-Vincent Gate
1.8 km
Pont de Kérino
1.5 km
Hôtel Lagorce
1.9 km
Equestrian statue of Arthur III
1.9 km
Promenade de la Rabine
1.5 km
Hôtel de Francheville
1.9 km
Halle aux poissons de Vannes
1.8 km
Campen tide mill
1.1 km
Office de tourisme
1.6 km
Couvent des Carmes de Vannes
1.4 km
Chapelle des Ursulines
1.7 km
Maison des Trois-Piliers
1.7 km
Pont du Vincin
1.5 km
Building of the Savings Bank of Vannes
1.7 km
Calvaire de Kérino
1.5 km
Saint-Vincent bridge
1.8 km
Maison, 11 place des Lices
1.9 km
Vedettes du Golfe
1.5 km
Fish Market
1.8 km
Esplanade du port de Vannes
1.7 km
Chapelle du manoir de Larmor
1.7 km
Calvaire de la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Vannes
1.9 km
Maison de Saint-Yves
1.7 km
Chapelle du lycée Saint-François-Xavier de Vannes
1.6 km
Chapelle des Carmes déchaussés de Vannes
1.6 km
Maison, 5 place Henri IV
1.8 kmReviews
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