Christmas
What to do in Vannes during the Christmas holidays
Christmas in the old town from 7 to 31 December, illuminated ramparts, the Gulf in winter and the Château de Suscinio: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Vannes.
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The 2026 Christmas holidays run from Saturday 19 December to Monday 4 January 2027, for all three zones. Vannes celebrates Christmas in its walled old town, among half timbered houses and ramparts, and the Gulf of Morbihan offers its finest winter light.
Christmas 2026 events in Vannes
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 to 31 December, 10am to 7pm | Christmas in the town centre | Old town |
| Wednesday and Saturday mornings | Main market | Place des Lices |
The old town and the Gulf
The historic centre is easy to explore on foot, from the ramparts of La Garenne to Place Henri-IV. In winter, the Gulf is calm: the walks at Conleau or Arradon are free of crowds.
What to see around Vannes
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.- 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.
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.
Where to stay in Vannes
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