Vitré

Vitré

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Vitré
Insee code	35360
Postcode	35500
Latitude	48.1247460
Longitude	-1.2154300
Altitude	From 56 to 127 meters
Surface	37.03 km²
Population	17300 inhabitants
Density	467 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Pocé-les-Bois at 2.8 km
Chief town	Rennes (at 41 km, 39 min)		Montreuil-sous-Pérouse at 3.3 km
Department	Ille-et-Vilaine		Balazé at 5.1 km
Region	Brittany		Search another town

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"The joy of seeing a Gothic town, entire, complete, consistent, as there are still some Nuremberg in Bavaria, Vittoria in Spain and Vitre in Brittany ..." (Victor Hugo, Notre-Dame de Paris).

The gateway to Britain, meeting of Normandy, Maine and Anjou, Vitre is a city of art and history of 17,300 inhabitants. A human-sized city that offers lively and welcoming living environment quality.

Deployed around the castle, Vitre was a brilliant rise from the 14th century, mainly based on international trade of hemp canvas (or canvas). This was one of the busiest cities in Britain and has preserved its rich past, a unique architectural heritage which everyone can now see the hidden corners of old town center. Vitre just celebrated its thousand years of art and history. Various activities are regularly offered around heritage exhibitions, guided tours, lectures, art ... An invitation to leave tell Vitre easily. The opportunity to explore the surrounding farmland, numerous bodies of water suitable for strolls, local products, cultural facilities and sports ...

Embas door and the street Baudrairie.

Houses with porches, the street of Pottery.

Castle lords Vitre (XIII-XV).

Notre Dame (XV-XVI).

Hotels (de) of Ringu Troussannais.

Postern St. Peter Street side of the Four (XIII-XV).

Postern Saint-Pierre (XIII-XV).

Pre The Bathers (1989).

Musée Saint-Nicolas, Sacred Art. Chapel fifteenth, seventeenth monastery. Former Rachapt suburb.

Old Gate High, (XIII-XV), city walls and tower of the Bridole.

Paris Street, Old Faubourg Saint-Martin, XV-XVII.

St. Martin Church, neo-Romanesque (1883).

Hotel de Sevigne-Nétumières (XVIII).

Railway Station.

Mary Castle, Garden Park (XVII and XIX).

Castle-Rochers-Sevigne Museum (XV-XVII).

Visit Do not miss:

Vitre, Capital Health: early February.

Jazz Vitre in March.

Road Race Cycling Adelie de Vitre: in April.

Carnival of Gays Fellows: in April.

The Sportiviales: in April.

Fireworks July 13.

Artisans and Crafts Exhibition Sale: Summer.

Guided tours of the medieval town and castle: all year.

Yard sales early September.

Renaudies gardens, floral park at Colombiers du Plessis.

Amusement park in the Colmont Gorron. Adventure park, swin-golf, mini-rafting ...

Hiking the jump-to-wolf Brecé near Gorron. Interpretive trail around the heritage and nature. 7, 12, 13, 15, 20 km.

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Promenade Saint-Yves (© M. Rufet)		Maison de L'Isle (© JF Leroux)
Rain - Garden Park		Castle Vitré (© JF Leroux)

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 17°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 12°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 12°C

Le Petit Bouchon   9.4 Vitré Victor Hugo recounted in Notre-Dame de Paris 'happiness to see a Gothic city entire, complete, homogeneous, as there are still some.' It was, in particular, refers to Vitre, Brittany.... Located in Vitré 13 € per person

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La Lanterne     8.5 Fougères At the heart of the medieval quarter, in a building attached to the charm, close to the castle, 4 quiet and comfortable attendent. Facilité access: Parking in the Castle or Poterne:... Located 26 km from Vitré 50 € the double room

Le Bas Rassinoux - 3 épis -     9.6 Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux Delphine and Hubert would be very happy to welcome you to their beautifully restored stone house ideally situated in large landscaped grounds, where relaxation is garanteed(garden lounge... Located 28 km from Vitré 46 € the double room

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Gîte la Rigaudière Le Theil-de-Bretagne Conditioned comfortable cottage with a fireplace facing south, located in the heart of the country of the Roche aux Fees facing the pond Rigaudière of 14 hectares, near the forest of... Located 27 km from Vitré From 350 € to 550 € per week

Gite Residence Beaudouin Forges La Foret Forges-la-Forêt The Breil. Residence Beaudouin.   - This house is built of stone, straw and wood land.. Ans. c The house has 300 'is a rustic farmhouse located in the South East of Britain, a quiet... Located 30 km from Vitré From 290 € to 475 € per week

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Camping municipal de l'étang     9 Marcillé-Robert Camping trees and flowers built stairs overlooking a pond of 100 ha (county natural area). Appreciated for its calm and its location, the site of the pond will charm you. A natural... Located 23 km from Vitré From 10.20 € to 12.60 € per day

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Citôtel Le Petit Billot      8.7 Vitré The hotel Citôtel Le Petit Billot is ideally located in the historical town centre of Vitré. Vitré, gateway to Brittany, is a treasure of medieval architecture. Le Petit Billot hotel... Located in Vitré Room from 50 €

Hôtel du Château      8.6 Vitré This hotel is situated next to the medieval castle in the centre of Vitré, just 300 metres from the train station. Guests are invited to use the free Wi-Fi internet or relax in the... Located in Vitré Room from 55 €

Le Minotel      8.7 Vitré Situated in Vitré city centre, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the entire property, free newspapers and free luggage storage. Providing free private parking, Le Minotel is a 40-minute... Located in Vitré Room from 45 €

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