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Vannes, France

Brittany · France

Vannes is a mid-size city in Brittany, France with a population of 54,020. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
54,020 Population 4,332/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,996 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,996 median income, 13.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$151,800 home value, $759/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population54,020
Density4,332/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,996
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$151,800
Rent$759
Housing Units21,608
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population54,020
Population Density4,332 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates47.6569°, -2.7621°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,996

About Vannes

Vannes is a mid-size city in France (Brittany) with a population of 54,020. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vannes is $25,996, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,241 business establishments.

Income: Vannes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,996
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)3,241

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vannes is $151,800, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $759 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 21,608 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,800
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$759
35% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units21,608

Property Tax

Climate in Vannes

Vannes has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.5°C / 44°F -1.9° / 13.1° 67.5
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F -0.2° / 14.6° 58.2
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F -0° / 17.9° 57.6
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F 1.1° / 21.2° 48.0
May 14.5°C / 58°F 5.7° / 24.6° 43.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 9.2° / 30.8° 66.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 11.5° / 32.2° 34.8
Aug 20°C / 68°F 11.7° / 32.4° 44.2
Sep 18.1°C / 64°F 8.9° / 29.2° 56.0
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 6.9° / 22° 108.0
Nov 10.5°C / 51°F 1.9° / 17.3° 89.9
Dec 8°C / 46°F -0.5° / 14.4° 95.0
Vannes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density4,332/sq mi
Coordinates47.6569°N, 2.7621°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 29 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 6 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 87 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 39 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 34 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 65 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 134 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 69 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 79 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 105 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 83 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 58 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 149 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 144 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 141 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 95 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 93 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 112 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 130 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Vannes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Vannes

56+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège et Lycée général Saint-François-Xavier - - - -
Lycée Charles de Gaulle - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jean Guéhenno - - - -
École élémentaire publique Beaupré Lalande - - - -
École maternelle publique Armorique - - - -
École primaire publique de Tohannic - - - -
École maternelle publique Jacques Prévert - - - -
Le Bondon - - - -
Collège Notre-Dame le Menimur - - - -
École élémentaire Albert Guyomard - - - -
École primaire privée Diwan - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Bernadette - - - -
École maternelle publique Cliscouët - - - -
École primaire la Rabine - - - -
Collège Jules Simon - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Jéhanne d'Arc - - - -
École maternelle publique Anne de Bretagne - - - -
École primaire privée Nicolazic - - - -
Skolaj-Lise Diwan Gwened - - - -
École élémentaire publique Cliscouët - - - -
École primaire publique Kerniol - - - -
École primaire privée Françoise d'Amboise - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Guen - - - -
École élémentaire publique Jules Ferry - - - -
École maternelle publique Pape Carpantier - - - -
École primaire Jean Moulin - - - -
Lycée privé des métiers du sanitaire et social, Notre-Dame Le Menimur - - - -
École Sainte Philomène - - - -
Marie Pape-Carpantier - - - -
École Sainte-Marie - - - -
École maternelle et Élémentaire Sacré-Cœur - - - -
École primaire publique La Madeleine - - - -
École primaire Sévigné - - - -
SEGPA Collège Saint-Exupéry - - - -
SEGPA - Collège Le Sacré-Cœur - - - -
Lycée général privé Saint-François-Xavier - - - -
Collège privé Saint-François-Xavier - - - -
École maternelle publique Jacques Prévert - - - -
École élémentaire publique Jacques Prévert - - - -
Lycée polyvalent privé Saint-Joseph La Salle - - - -
Atelier de Formation Coiffure - - - -
École technique privee de coiffure et d'esthetique Scotto di Cesare - - - -
Collège Sacré-Cœur - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Saint-Georges - - - -
Lycée général et technologique privé Saint-Paul - - - -
École primaire privée Bienheureux René Rogues - - - -
Groupe scolaire Sacré-Cœur - - - -
Lycée polyvalent privé Saint-Joseph-La Salle - - - -
École élémentaire publique d'application Docteur Calmette - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Patern - - - -
École publique de Rohan - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph - Saint-Vincent Ferrier - - - -
Lycée Alain-René Lesage - - - -
École maternelle Albert Guyomard - - - -
Groupe scolaire Brizeux - - - -
Collège Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vannes

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bro Gwened - MP3 256 kbps
Lradio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vannes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de l'Hermine
Château de Suscinio
Château-Gaillard
Cromlech de Kergonan
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
hangar nº 2
hangar nº 3
hangar nº 4
Insectarium
La Cohue
La Criée
La maison d'Yves Nicolazic
La Maison du Cidre
La paludière du golfe
Le Moulin de Berno
Maison des chouans
Marins & Capitaines
Musée des Passions et des Ailes
Ostréapolis
Site des mégalithes de Locmariaquer

Libraries in Vannes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - ludothèque - grainothèque de l'île-aux-Moines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Société Polymathique0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Locmariaquer0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Tohannic0.0
Carré des Arts0.0
La médiathèque0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Le Cosy0.0
Maison Louis0.0
Marie Le Franc0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque communale0.0
Médiathèque de Beaupré-Tohannic0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Kercado0.0
Médiathèque de Ménimur0.0
Médiathèque de Ploeren0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Palais des Arts0.0
Médiathèque L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque La p@sserelle0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Lohézic0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Locminé0.0
Médiathèque Yvon Mauffret0.0
Médiathèque Zénaïde Fleuriot0.0
Salle Communale0.0
Salle du Gourail0.0

Farmers Markets in Vannes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au marché de Botquelen
Centre-ville
Halles aux Poissons
Halles de Mangolérian
Halles des Lices
Halles Kervoyal
Kercado
Les Halles
Les P'tits Fruits du Manéguen
Marché bio de Saint-Avé
Marché bio de Séné
Marché de Damgan
Ménimur
Place de la République
Place du Marché

Hotels in Vannes

25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anne de Bretagne
Appart'City Confort
Appart'hôtel Le Liberté Vannes Centre
B&B Hôtel
Best Western Plus Vannes Centre Ville
Escale Oceania
Golfe Hôtel
Hôtel de France
Hôtel Evasion
Hôtel F1
Hôtel Ibis Vannes
Hôtel Mercure
Ibis Budget
Ibis Styles
Inter-Hotel Mance-Ocean
Kyriad
Kyriad Vannes Centre
L'Océan
La Marébaudière
Le Bretagne
Le Rohu
Manoir Maison Douaud
Padja
PADJA Hôtel & Spa
Villa Kérasy

Cafes in Vannes

24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baguetteria
Bar de la Galerie
Café de l'Atelier
Café de la Mairie
Café Ferdinand
Columbus Café & Co
Délice Café
Étienne Coffee & shop
Fringale - 16:43
Gaël & Valérie
L'atelier Bistrot
L'entre-pots : Café Céramique
La petite vitesse
La Sixtine
Le Bord d'Eau
Le café des Orfèvres
Le Café du Kiosque
Le Concorde
Le P'tit Belon
Le Ptit Café
Les Zoubliettes
Maison Henri
Maison Pluriel
Trois petits chats

Cinemas in Vannes

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéville Garenne
Cinéville Parc Lann
Super 8

Theatres in Vannes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Zygo Comédie

Clinics in Vannes

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Paul Helleu

Dentists in Vannes

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire de Tohannic
Centre dentaire dentego
De Didier Beck
Dr Antoine de la Bouere
FR #4868159382
FR #8967663384
Jean-Michel Duro

Veterinaries in Vannes

6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ar Mor
Clinique vétérinaire Copernic
Clinique Vétérinaire de Kerniol
Clinique Vétérinaire Docteur Dousset Bruno
Clinique vétérinaire Sainte-Catherine
FR #3904540103

Train Stations in Vannes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vannes

Bus Stations in Vannes

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vannes Gare SNCF
Vannes Libération
Vannes-Place de la Libération

Gas Stations in Vannes

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Carrefour
E. Leclerc
Intermarché
Intermarché Super
station GNV
Station U
Total
Total
Total Access

Banks in Vannes

31 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Banque Tarneaud
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CCF
CIC
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole du Morbihan
Crédit Foncier
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
La Banque Postale
LCL
LCL
Société Générale
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Vannes

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Fourchêne
Luscanen

Gyms in Vannes

8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit
Bodyhit
Fitness Park
FR #660754597
L'Orange Bleue
Makadam Fitness
Ritm - Vannes

Breweries in Vannes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie la Dilettante
Domani
La Croisette
Microbrasserie VOL 56

Stadiums & Teams in Vannes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vannes

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
La Bochet Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vannes

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste
Relais Poste
Relais Poste
Vannes Carrefour
Vannes Ménimur

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vannes

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Chapelle des Ursulines
Chapelle du Couvent du Père-Éternel
Chapelle du Grador
Chapelle Saint-Laurent
Chapelle Saint-Yves
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Église Saint-Guen
Église Saint-Patern
Église Saint-Pie X
Église Saint-Vincent Ferrier
Mosquée Arrayane

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vannes

What is the population of Vannes?

Vannes has a population of 54,020 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,332 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

Is Vannes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,996, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $151,800 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $759 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Vannes?

Vannes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Vannes?

The job market in Vannes faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,241 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vannes?

The median home value in Vannes is $151,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $759.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Avé 8,907 pop · 2.4 mi Séné 8,465 pop · 2.9 mi Plescop 4,275 pop · 3.5 mi Arradon 5,206 pop · 3.5 mi Meucon 1,361 pop · 4.2 mi Ploeren 4,245 pop · 4.8 mi Theix 5,402 pop · 5.5 mi Saint-Nolff 3,571 pop · 6.1 mi Monterblanc 2,226 pop · 7.0 mi Treffléan 1,544 pop · 7.1 mi Plougoumelen 1,885 pop · 7.3 mi Baden 3,611 pop · 7.8 mi Larmor-Baden 1,023 pop · 7.9 mi Grand-Champ 4,528 pop · 8.0 mi
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