Winter holidays
What to do in Vannes during the February holidays
The old town and its ramparts, the Gulf of Morbihan in winter, Suscinio, the birds of Séné and the spring tides: our ideas for the February 2027 holidays in Vannes.
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The 2027 winter holidays run from 6 to 22 February in zone C, from 13 February to 1 March in zone A, and from 20 February to 8 March in zone B, the zone of Rennes and Nantes. In February, the Gulf of Morbihan is calm and bright, and the old town of Vannes can be explored without the crowds.
February 2027 events in Vannes
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday and Saturday mornings | Main market | Place des Lices |
| 21 to 24 February | Spring tides, coefficient 110 on the 22nd | The whole coast |
Rainy days
La Cohue, the fine arts museum in the old town, and the Château de Suscinio, on the Rhuys peninsula, are the big indoor visits.
Under cover
- MuseumVannes Museum of Fine Arts, La CohueVannes · 1 hour to 1 hour 30Facing Vannes cathedral, La Cohue mixes medieval architecture and 19th and 20th-century art: Delacroix, painters of Brittany and the Geneviève Asse donation. It closes for works from 1 November 2026.
CastleSuscinio CastleSarzeau · 2 to 3 hoursBetween marshes and ocean, Suscinio was one of the great residences of the Dukes of Brittany; restored, it now combines a medieval castle, immersive displays and a natural estate.
Heritage siteVannes walled townVannes · Half a dayA walled town in Morbihan that keeps nearly a kilometre of ramparts, five of its seven gates and two thousand years of continuous urban history.
The Gulf in winter
The Séné reserve welcomes thousands of birds in winter. During the spring tides, the current in the channel between Port-Navalo and Locmariaquer is impressive.
February walks
Natural siteRéserve naturelle des marais de SénéSéné · 2 hours per trail, half a day for bothAt the far end of the Gulf of Morbihan, 530 hectares of former salt pans, mudflats and meadows where avocets, spoonbills and stilts live. Covered hides, and a free trail open all year.
ViewpointPort-NavaloArzon · 30 minutes to 1 h 30.An iconic viewpoint at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan, facing the currents, the islands and the boat traffic between the Gulf and the bay of Quiberon.
ViewpointPointe de KerpenhirLocmariaquer · 45 minutes to 1 h 30.A spectacular headland marking the western entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan, facing Port-Navalo, with powerful currents, the statue of Notre-Dame de Kerdro and views as far as Houat, Belle-Île and Méaban.
VillageRochefort-en-TerreRochefort-en-Terre · 2 hours to half a day, more during the Christmas eventsRochefort-en-Terre creates an almost theatrical setting of granite houses, half-timbering, flowers, craftspeople and a castle perched on a rocky spur.
Where to stay in Vannes
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Going further
Vannes, in the journal
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