Château-Gaillard, Medieval castle and archaeological museum in Vannes, France
The Château-Gaillard consists of two stone buildings connected by a polygonal tower containing a spiral staircase with mullioned windows decorating the exterior.
Cardinal Jean de Malestroit commissioned the construction of Château-Gaillard in 1410, serving as an administrative center for the Duchy of Brittany.
The museum displays artifacts from regional megalithic sites and Gallo-Roman excavations, documenting the archaeological heritage of Morbihan department.
Located at 2 rue Noé in Vannes, the museum maintains regular opening hours and provides guided tours through its medieval architecture and collections.
The building features a Renaissance-era decorated coffered ceiling and the Pierre de Justice, a Breton memorial stone designated as a historic monument in 1937.
Location: Vannes
Address: 2, rue Noé 56000
Phone: +33297016300
Website: https://mairie-vannes.fr/vannesloisirs/musees/musee-dhistoire-et-darcheologie
GPS coordinates: 47.65690,-2.75797
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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