Limur Mansion

The beautiful white building you are walking past is the Limur Mansion. In 1685, the construction of what was then known as the Mansion des Douves began. The building was commissioned by a 70-year-old man known as Canon Le Doux. Starting a major project of this scale at such an advanced age was quite unusual in the 17th century.

The mansion, now a listed building, is a fine example of the architectural revival that was taking place in Vannes at the time.  Unfortunately, there is no record of the architect. The construction of one of Vannes’ major buildings remains a mystery.

Following the canon’s death in 1693, his nephew, Abbé Verdoy, inherited the building and decided to rent it out. The building was bought, sold, re-bought, requisitioned and re-sold many times over the centuries.

However, it was in memory of the de Limur family, who lived there from 1820 to 1947, that the building was finally named. Recently restored from top to bottom, it has been a listed historic monument since 1993, and now houses the architecture and heritage interpretation centre.

If you want to find out more about the architectural and urban development of Vannes, feel free to stop by. Otherwise, backtrack and continue along Thiers street until you find the Town Hall on your left.