Vitry-le-François, Administrative center in Marne, France
Vitry-le-François is a town in France's Marne region, situated where the Marne River meets the Marne-Rhine Canal. It functions as a transport hub connecting different routes and serving the surrounding area.
King Francis I ordered the establishment of this town in 1545 after the old Vitry-en-Perthois was destroyed three years earlier during warfare. The king wanted to rebuild with a new settlement at a strategic location.
Notre-Dame church shapes the town's character with its seventeenth-century architecture and houses numerous monuments and artworks inside. Walking through the church, you can trace artistic developments across different periods in one space.
The former Récollets convent now houses various services including the town hall, courthouse, library, and a local history museum. This central location is a good starting point to explore the town and gather information.
During World War I, French General Joffre's headquarters was located at Place Royer-Collard. This square remains a quiet reminder of the town's military role during major warfare.
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