Cathédrale Saint Pierre de Vannes (St. Peter’s Cathedral of Vannes)
Off the main tourist trail of visited cathedrals, this impressive edifice was once a key centre for religious life in Brittany, as its treasures readily prove.
Awe-inspiring sites that testify to France’s Medieval preeminence, a state-of-the art aquarium that profiles the diversity of the sea, vast areas of natural beauty to be explored or a hands-on attraction drawn from the imagination of one of the world’s most original writers: Brittany has no shortage of sites worth visiting, but here are the six to put at the top of the list.
Off the main tourist trail of visited cathedrals, this impressive edifice was once a key centre for religious life in Brittany, as its treasures readily prove.
Step back in time at this atmospheric castle where you can see exhibitions or attend interesting events ranging from jazz to exploring Arthurian legends.
Enjoy the stark contrasts of historical styles in the centre of the city, from half-timbered 15th-century houses to Baroque or even late-60s modernism.
Give your budding Jacques Cousteaus something to inspire them at this massive family-friendly aquarium showcasing thousands of species in an exciting way.
There are plenty of invigorating activities to please lovers of nature in this vast park, whether hiking inland or dolphin spotting on its craggy coasts.