charming historic apartment with a magnificent view

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 438 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Vannes, Bretagne

Place Henri IV

1 min walk

Vannes Cathedral

1 min walk

Musée de La Cohue

1 min walk

Vannes (VNE-Meucon)

19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Exterior

About this property

This one room apartment for 2 guests offers an exceptional view of the cathedral and over the city. You dispose of 38 square meters on the second floor of an ancient mansion from the 16th century. The apartment has been completely renovated in 2018 and redecorated with antique furniture. A well equipped modern kitchen and bathroom (shower, washing machine) and a 1,60m x 2m bed add contemporary comfort. Henri can be combined with Henriette ( 2 room apartment) as the two apartments are linked through a private entry hall. Open up the doors at both ends and make it a space for family or friends up to 8 guests.

Property manager

Danièle de Lutzel

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Parking available

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 2

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Owner must be contacted before arrival to fix hour of arrival and to get information about access

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vannes

Located in Vannes, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golfe du Morbihan and Gulf of Morbihan Regional Natural Park, while Musée de La Cohue and Musée Municipal des Passions et des Ailes are cultural highlights. Le Jardin des Remparts and Vannes Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Vannes, Bretagne

What's nearby

Vannes Cathedral - 1 min walk
Le Jardin des Remparts - 4 min walk
Vannes Marina - 9 min walk
Chubert Hospital - 16 min walk
Le Chorus Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive

Getting around

Vannes Station - 14 min walk
Belle-île-en-Mer Airport (BIC) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brasserie des Halles - ‬2 min walk
‪La Villa Valencia - ‬2 min walk
‪La Diligence - ‬1 min walk
‪Chez Fred - ‬3 min walk
‪L'Annexe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is charming historic apartment with a magnificent view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at charming historic apartment with a magnificent view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at charming historic apartment with a magnificent view?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is charming historic apartment with a magnificent view located?

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is steps away from Place Henri IV, Vannes Cathedral and Musée de La Cohue. Château Gaillard and Le Jardin des Remparts are also within 5 minutes. Vannes Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Terence C.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

In the centre of old Vannes. Energetic climb to the third floor on an old narrow spiral staircase with luggage. Four lock system along the ascent! Contacted the owner/custodian for help about Step 3 of instructions;....the "deadbolt" was really an electronic keypad. The kitchen is small with many features; ...no tongs! Ceiling light... no bulb! It's a lovely and charming Apt. ; we visited in October 2023 for 10 days.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vannes

Tolles Apartment, super schöne kleine Stadt!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and charming facility

The property was lovely and well-decorated. Loved the location. It was very difficult to get luggage up and down the stairways. The owner and property manager were very available in giving us help. Close proximity to numerous restaurants along the water and the rampart gardens.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Achim G.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mittendrin statt nur dabei

Sehr gepflegtes, liebevoll ausgestattetes Appartement wirklich mitten im mittelalterlichen Ortskern. Kommunikation auf englisch oder französisch problemlos. Insgesamt klare Empfehlung.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We hope to return.

Faustine's apartment is beautiful and comfortable, and Vannes is a charming town. We enjoyed exploring the town and surrounding area. Faustine provided excellent instructions that made checking in very easy, and was available for all questions that I had.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable

This property is one of the most beautiful, well appointed and well managed places I have ever stayed. The owners have renovated a 17th century stone building with great care and exquisite taste. The historic charm is preserved but the modern amenities are all present. The place was immaculate and well supplied. Great location, great views of the cathedral and streets in the historic center. The concierge, Faustine, was very helpful, accessible at all times, and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoine B.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charme, luxe et volupté

Nous avons séjourné une semaine en août 2022 dans cet appartement. Nous sommes dans la cinquantaine, en couple, et voyageons beaucoup. Nous avons adoré cet appartement qui est très bien agencé, bien décoré et très fonctionnel. Le service pendant la location était extraordinaire. Un gros merci à Faustine. Une précision tout de même : 2e étage sans ascenseur donc un peu sportif a l’arrivée si vous avez de lourds bagages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lieu tranquille et magique

Cet appartement est superbe, cette ambiance hors du temps, un environnement extérieur approprié avec les artistes de rue, et ce Moyen-Âge présent partout.... La vue et l'ouïe étaient comblés. Quand aux autres sens..... Il y a de nombreuses Tavernes et Auberges à moins de 500 toises du logis, chez Fred, chez Marcelle, à l'Antidote ou à la Tête en l'Air (réserver pour ce dernier). Bref en ce Pays de Vannes vous ne pouvez n'être que dépaysé. Eric et Blaise de Angers Séjour du 16 au 23 juillet 2022.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

20 June 2022

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Très bel appartement, situation exceptionnelle, un séjour memorable

Excellent, appartement très confortable et emplacement exceptionnel

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien R.

19 Aug 2021

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Hyper centre, immeuble ancien beaucoup de charme

Expérience très réussie en plein centre. Appartement bien aménagé, tout confort à 2mn à pieds de tout.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

philippe M.

25 Mar 2021

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Dans l’hypercentre historique de Vannes

Un logement tout confort et chaleureux, extrêmement calme, au pied de la cathédrale. Dans l’hyper centre historique de Vannes, une garantie de séjour réussi avec ballades dans la vieille ville avec ses curiosités architecturales et ses commerces, tout se fait à pied et avec bonheur.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Danièle de Lutzel

We are a French-German couple with deep family roots in this old French town. After many years spent in Germany and in Paris, we decided to move back and make this city our home . I'm an ethnologist, textile artist and economist.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with these apartments with a majestic view within the old walls of the historic city. We bought them and painstakingly worked in renovating this place to revive its historical value while introducing modern creature comforts. We want to give all our guests an experience of not just visiting another pretty city in France but also travel through time in history. We have named our apartments Henri and Henrietta, after Henri IV, king of France and his daughter Henriette, queen of England, who had found refuge on this street where the apartment stands today. Both were contemporaries of the time when this house was built in 1602. We hope that you will have a memorable stay.

What makes this property unique

The reason we bought this place wasn't very rational, from an investment point of view it was even illogical. Both of us love the ancient and this house was love at first sight. The view was so unique I felt like getting an easel and start painting right away! The staircase smelt of incense and I've since tried to find the reason without success. Rumor has it that there was a candle and incense shop and production site on the ground floor that catered for the cathedral. There are also sayings of a tunnel to the cathedral. The bishop in the middle ages probably had his palace on these grounds. It was destroyed in 1286 and nobody knows for sure. All that is left are the legends people tell...