Vannes – an artistic and historic town

vannes ville d'art et d'histoire

The ministry of culture and communication awards the "Villes ou Pays d'art et d'histoire" label (Artistic and Historical Towns or Regions label) to local councils who wish to highlight their heritage and encourage architectural creativity. The term “heritage” should be understood in its widest sense, as it concerns the town’s heritage of buildings and monuments as well as its natural, industrial and maritime heritage.

This desire is cemented by setting up an "Artistic and Historical Town" or "Artistic and Historical Region" agreement established after joint discussions with the council. This sets out precise targets and includes a funding element. Vannes Council signed an Artistic and Historical Town agreement with the Culture ministry in 1990.

The Heritage initiatives department in Vannes

The Heritage department coordinates Vannes - Artistic and Historical Town initiatives. It informs the inhabitants, young people and tourists about the town’s cultural riches and shares them with the public.

Throughout the year it offers a programme to discover the heritage of Vannes by means of guided tours, events suitable for different sectors of the public and publications.

In collaboration with the Brittany Inventory regional department, it establishes the inventory of the cultural heritage of Vannes.

Details:

Vannes Council - Heritage initiatives department

Les Lavoirs 15, rue porte Poterne 56000 Vannes

Tel: + 33 (0)2 27 01 64 00 – Fax: + 33 (0)2 97 01 64 01

The aims of the agreement

A programme of action to highlight the heritage and raise awareness in all sectors of the public

Vannes – an Artistic and Historic Town