Musee D'histoire Et D'archeologie

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Musee D'histoire Et D'archeologie, Archaeological museum in historic center, Vannes, France.

The museum displays over 700 artifacts spanning from the Paleolithic era to Roman times, arranged chronologically across multiple exhibition rooms.

Located in Château Gaillard, a 15th-century urban mansion built by Jean de Malestroit, the building later served as the Parliament of Brittany.

The collection includes significant Neolithic funerary items from megalithic sites along the Morbihan coast, dated approximately to 4500 BCE.

The museum is temporarily closed for renovations, with selected pieces viewable through windows at the nearby Musée des beaux-arts, La Cohue.

The museum maintains 40,000 items from the Société Polymathique du Morbihan, including Mediterranean antiquities and natural science specimens.

Location: Vannes

Address: 2 Rue Noé, 56000 Vannes, France 56000 Vannes 56000 Vannes

Website: https://mairie-vannes.fr/musee-dhistoire-et-darcheologie

GPS coordinates: 47.65673,-2.75792

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:31

What to See and Visit in Vannes, Brittany?

The monuments of Vannes include 13th-century ramparts, Saint Peter's Cathedral, the Cohue Museum, and medieval half-timbered houses. The city also features a marina, public gardens, and natural areas like the Marais de Séné. Its architectural heritage comprises fortified gates, historic squares, and several noteworthy religious buildings.

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