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Where is Vannes, France Located?

Vannes is a city in northwestern France, located in the Brittany region. It is the capital of the Morbihan department. Geographically, Vannes is situated on the Gulf of Morbihan, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. The city is approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northwest of Nantes. Vannes has a well-preserved medieval center with historic buildings, including the Vannes Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Vannes) and city walls.





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CountryFrance
RegionBrittany
Coordinates47°39′21″N 2°45′37″W
Area32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Population 54,017
Density1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code56260 /56000
Elevation0-56 m (0-184 ft) (avg. 22 m or 72 ft)