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Vannes
At the head of the Gulf du Morbihan is the the city of Vannes. It has a history dating back over 2,000 years but is best known for its medieval old city, its ramparts and its half-timbered houses (of which there are approximately 170 remaining). It also has a port area just outside the old city which can be accessed by reasonably large pleasure vessels via the Gulf du Morbihan. Although it is now a city with a population of around 54,000 the old city centre has managed to retain it charm.
I've been to Vannes three times and I have to admit it remains one of my favourite cities in France:
On one side of the old city the ramparts have been maintained and the area once containing the moat is now a beautiful open area:
At the head of the Gulf du Morbihan is the the city of Vannes. It has a history dating back over 2,000 years but is best known for its medieval old city, its ramparts and its half-timbered houses (of which there are approximately 170 remaining). It also has a port area just outside the old city which can be accessed by reasonably large pleasure vessels via the Gulf du Morbihan. Although it is now a city with a population of around 54,000 the old city centre has managed to retain it charm.
I've been to Vannes three times and I have to admit it remains one of my favourite cities in France:
On one side of the old city the ramparts have been maintained and the area once containing the moat is now a beautiful open area:
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