- 1In Vannes, the Jardin des Remparts at the foot of the medieval walls, the Parc de la Garenne above the ramparts, and the 17 km coastal loop of the car-free Île d'Arz reached by Bateaux Bus du Golfe are within reach of every hotel on this list, good for morning and evening outings.
- 2Vannes is the gateway to the Gulf of Morbihan, a Breton medieval city where three-quarters of the 13th-to-16th-century fortified walls survive around a fully pedestrian half-timbered Vieille Ville, with BreizhGo Bateaux Bus du Golfe ferries to the car-free islands of Arz and Aux Moines making it one of Brittany's most rewarding pet-friendly bases, pets are a normal part of street life, café terraces, and local shops.
- 3Hotels selected for this guide are specifically in the half-timbered Vieille Ville inside the medieval walls, the Saint-Patern district just outside the Porte Prison, and the Conleau peninsula 4 km south on the Gulf, where pet infrastructure is densest and local restaurants routinely provide water bowls and terrace access.
Best season: spring & autumn