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Prefecture and commune in Brittany, France
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Boutique hotel with spa in the centre of Vannes not far from the train station. Each room represents a stopover on the 17th century Spice Route, to dream of far-off, exotic voyages. Each room is unique, decorated in the colors of French, English or Dutch ports of call. 4-star, "Hôtels de Charme et de Caractère en Bretagne". Free Wi-Fi.
2-star hotel. 13 rooms. View on harbour. Free Wi-Fi.
By car
Vannes can be reached directly from Nantes or Brest by taking the highway N165. From Rennes, take the N24 and switch at Ploërmel to the N166. These roads are free.
By bicycle
A small bike hire scheme, Vélocéo, enables you to hire bikes from a few points across Vannes, using a smartphone app.
On foot
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