Vitré, Medieval commune in Brittany, France
The stone castle of Vitré stands on a hill at 89 meters elevation, with fortified walls extending across the old town section.
During the Middle Ages, Vitré developed into a major trading center, particularly for textile merchants who established connections throughout Europe.
The town contains 72 classified historical monuments, including ancient houses, churches, and architectural elements from different periods of French history.
The central railway station provides direct connections to Paris, Rennes, and other major cities, making Vitré accessible for both residents and visitors.
The town maintains fourteen percent of all historical monuments in the Ille-et-Vilaine department, earning it recognition in the Michelin Green Guide.
Location: Ille-et-Vilaine
Location: Vitré Communauté
Location: arrondissement of Fougères-Vitré
Elevation above the sea: 103 m
Shares border with: Erbrée, Balazé, Étrelles, Montreuil-sous-Pérouse, Pocé-les-Bois, Saint-M'Hervé
Address: 35500 Vitré, France 35500 Vitré
Phone: +33299750521
Email: info@mairie-vitre.fr
Website: https://vitre.bzh
GPS coordinates: 48.12445,-1.21433
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
Château de Vitré
70 m
Château des Rochers-Sévigné
5.9 km
Hôtel de Sévigné
230 m
Église Notre-Dame de Vitré
192 m
Gare de Vitré
293 m
Monastère Saint-Nicolas de Vitré
351 m
Église Saint-Martin de Vitré
600 m
Jardin du parc
899 m
Fortifications of Vitré
92 m
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas de Vitré
256 m
Centre français du patrimoine culturel et immatériel
259 m
Prieuré Notre-Dame de Vitré
259 m
Couvent des Augustins de Vitré
177 m
Château Marie
834 m
Porte d'Embas
110 m
Tour de la Bridolle
358 m
La Pierre Blanche
2.4 km
Hôtel du Bât
86 m
Manoir de la Meriais
330 m
Hôtel Hardy
226 m
Hôtel de la Botte Dorée
87 m
Maison Batteux
121 m
Golf des Rochers Sévigné
6 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pocé-les-Bois
2.8 km
Ancienne église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité de Pocé-les-Bois
2.8 km
Tour du Vieux Saint-Martin
765 m
Église Sainte-Croix de Vitré
258 m
Maison, 5 rue Baudrairie, Vitré
72 mReviews
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