Vitry-le-François, Administrative center in Marne, France
Vitry-le-François stands at the intersection of the Marne River and the Marne-Rhine Canal, functioning as a central transportation hub in northeastern France.
King Francis ordered the construction of this new town in 1545 following the destruction of Vitry-en-Perthois during the Italian War of 1542-1546.
The Notre-Dame church displays architectural elements from the 17th century and contains numerous monuments from the 18th century within its walls.
The former Récollets convent now houses multiple municipal services, including the town hall, courthouse, library, and a local history museum.
General Joffre established the Grand Quartier Général at Place Royer-Collard during World War I, marking the town's military significance.
Location: canton of Vitry-le-François-Est
Location: canton of Vitry-le-François-Ouest
Location: Marne
Location: arrondissement of Vitry-le-François
Elevation above the sea: 102 m
Shares border with: Vitry-en-Perthois, Blacy, Frignicourt, Marolles
Phone: +33326412277
Email: contact@vitry-le-francois.net
Website: https://vitry-le-francois.net
GPS coordinates: 48.72472,4.58444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
Collégiale Notre-Dame de Vitry-le-François
166 m
Hôtel de ville de Vitry-le-François
368 m
Église Saint-Martin d'Huiron
4.1 km
Synagogue of Vitry-le-François
64 m
Porte du Pont
498 m
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas de Vitry-le-François
1.1 km
Camp des Louvières
2.6 km
Croix de Vauclerc
6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Blacy
2 km
Église Saint-Louvent de Vauclerc
5.7 km
Église Saint-Louvent de Frignicourt
3.1 km
Église Saint-Denis de Courdemanges
4.4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Couvrot
3.8 km
Église Saint-Memmie de Vitry-en-Perthois
4 km
Abris de Bus
3.7 km
Église Saint-Juvin de Loisy-sur-Marne
4.9 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Luxémont
4.9 km
Église de l'Assomption de Marolles
3.2 km
Église Charles-de-Foucauld de Rome-Saint-Charles
1.2 km
Hôpital de Vitry-le-François
139 m
Calvaire de Vitry-en-Perthois
3.9 km
Jewish cemetery in Vitry-le-François
1.1 km
Collège de garçons
417 m
Ancienne maison des Arquebusiers
63 m
Chapelle de la nécropole nationale de Vitry-le-François
703 m
Sous-préfecture de Vitry-le-François
154 m
Chapelle du collège Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-la-Salle de Vitry-le-François
271 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Vitry-le-François
90 mReviews
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