Discover Vitré
A stroll though
the of town will take you back into the
distant past.
- Porte d'Embas et rue de la Baudrairie
- L'ancien carrefour Bourienne
- Maisons à porches de la rue de la Poterie
- Château des barons de Vitré (XIIIe-XVe)
- Église Notre-Dame (XVe-XVIe)
- Hôtel (de) Ringues de la Troussannais
- Poterne Saint-Pierre, côté rue du Four (XIIIe-XVe)
- Poterne Saint-Pierre (XIIIe-XVe)
- Pré des Lavandières (1989)
- Musée Saint-Nicolas, Art Sacré. Chapelle XVe
- Monastère XVIIe
- Ancienne porte d'En-Haut
- Rue de Paris
- Église Saint-Martin, néo-romane (1883)
- Hôtel de Sévigné-Nétumières (XVIIIe)
- Gare du chemin de fer
- Château-Marie, jardin du Parc (XVIIe et XIXe)
- Château-Musée des Rochers-Sévigné (XVe-XVIIe)
- Musée de La Faucillonnaie
A splendid town with
lots to see and do. Upon entering the walled town, your
eyes will be drawn to the narrow
streets and corbelled timber-framed
houses, with their adornments dating
back to the Middle Ages and
Renaissance. Others stand proudly
above deep porches, hiding covered
passages which still house shops.
You may find the mysterious mark of
an "overseas merchant", one of the
trading adventurers who formed a
brotherhood in 1573 and exported canevas, or Vitré canvas, which they
sold from Flanders to Spain and
beyond. The 15th and 16th-century
Notre Dame Church is one of the
most beautiful examples of the town's
rich religious heritage.
The Chateau des Rochers and Gardens
enjoyed by the Marquise de Sevigné
The seven hectare Jardin du Parc offers
visitors rare arboreal species, flower
gardens, interesting buildings and the
beautiful statue of the Marquise de
Sévigné reflected in its pond.
Finally, the friendly crêperies and
restaurants, as well as the hotels and
bed and breakfasts, make Vitré a very
welcoming town.
A rural area
The Vitré area's soft, rolling countryside
is just as inviting and boasts
castles, manor houses and churches.
The Rochers Sévigné castle was the
Breton residence of the Marquise de
Sévigné and was where she wrote
many of her letters.
The lakes, rivers
and forests are ideal for taking a
breath of fresh air and you will
certainly enjoy the water sports, golf,
fishing, swimming and hiking
activities available.
There are also many diverse events
held throughout the year, including
the jazz festival, the elite Route Adélie
de Vitré bicycle race, the Gais Lurons
carnival, exhibitions, the Festival de
l'Imaginaire, the Festival du Bocage and
various guided tours.
We hope to see you soon!
credits
: Brittany
Tourist Board
France Regions Brittany
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