Vannes-Meucon Airport - VNE France

Vannes-Meucon Airport is a public regional airport located in Vannes, France. It has an airport code of VNE and is operated by SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. based in Montreal. The airport is currently classified as a general aviation airport and thus is not serviced by any commercial airlines. It caters to recreational and private aviation services as well as aircraft maintenance.

Best Time to Visit

Vannes-Meucon Airport was built before World War II, and Vannes remained an active site throughout the war. It was taken over by the Germans in 1940 and was subsequently used as an airfield for German Luftwaffe. It was attacked repeatedly in 1943 by the U.S. Amy Air Force. By 1944, it was finally liberated by the Allied forces and was cleared of all German aircraft by the U.S. All damage from previous battle was repaired and it was reopened the same year as a U.S. Army combat airfield. By 1945, it was returned to French jurisdiction and became a public civil airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The Originals Boutiwue, Hotel Vannes Quest (Qualys-Hotel) in Vannes has calming, minimalist interior decoration, daily breakfast buffets, and their bathrooms come equipped with a walk-in shower. Escale Oceania Vannes offers a high-end rural lodging experience with clean, cozy rooms, breakfast buffets, and function rooms for meetings. It is also conveniently located near the city center, making it ideal for tourists looking to explore Vannes.

Approximately 45 minutes from Vannes is the Lorient South Brittany Airport in Lorient.