A little history...
Le château de l'HermineVannes Castle, a historic monument located in Vannes town centre, was built in the 14th century at the request of Duke Jean IV of Brittany. This fortified castle, set within the city walls, boasts a majestic garden: the rampart garden. From the end of 15th century, the château de l'Hermine becomes the main residence of Dukes of Brittany. Partly destroyed during the reign of Louis XIII, the castle was then sold by Louis XIV to the town of Vannes. In 1784, Julien Lagorce bought the castle and demolished its two ruined towers to build a hotel-restaurant, hence the other name given to the monument: l'hotel Lagorcewhich closed its doors in 1803. From the 19thth In the 19th century, the former château was used for a variety of functions: artillery school, headquarters of the Morbihan General Treasury, law school, etc. Today, the château de l'Hermine hosts various temporary exhibitions It's well worth the diversions!
La Connétable Towera superb vestige of the Middle Ages
La Connétable Towerlocated to the north of the old castle, takes its name from the medieval period. In fact, the tower built at the beginning of the 15th century was first and foremost the home of the head of the armies of the Duke of Brittanywho was known as the "connétable". The name of the tower pays tribute to the Constable and Duke Arthur III of Brittany, also known as the "Constable de Richemont".
At 18th During the French Revolution, the tower was converted into a prison. A century later, it was bought and became private property, before being purchased and restored by the town of Vannes in 1975.
La Connétable TowerThe Cathedral of Vannes, with its breathtaking views over the town and surrounding area, remains one of the finest remains in Vannes. Today it houses cultural exhibitions and is the subject of numerous visits guided tours.
10 minutes walk from Best Western Plus in Vannes !
Located just a few steps from the hotel Best Western Plus in VannesThese monuments are not to be missed! Don't hesitate to take advantage of the guided tours to find out more about their history and architecture history.
During your walk, you can also admire the ramparts from all angles, the Château-Gaillard, the former parliament building of Brittany, built at the beginning of the 15th century.th century, or the Saint Peter's Cathedralwhich is also nearby.
To end the day on a high, what better way than to go home and relax? restore at the hotel Best Western Plus after a long walk through the city?
