Vitry-le-François

Vitry-le-François

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownVitry-le-FrançoisBlacy at 3.6 km (5 min)
Insee code51649Marolles at 3.7 km (5 min)
Postcode51300Couvrot at 4.8 km (5 min)
Latitude48.7260870Frignicourt at 5.5 km (8 min)
Longitude4.5857450Luxémont-et-Villotte at 5.5 km (7 min)
Surface6.45 km²Loisy-sur-Marne at 5.6 km (7 min)
Population14873 inhabitantsVitry-en-Perthois at 5.8 km (7 min)
Density2424 inhabitants/km²Glannes at 6.5 km (8 min)
National labelVauclerc at 6.6 km (8 min)
Chief townChâlons-en-Champagne (at 34 km, 33 min)Huiron at 7.1 km (8 min)
DepartmentMarneCourdemanges at 7.3 km (8 min)
RegionChampagne-ArdenneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

3 flowers placed city, capital of Perthois, located in the center of a pleasant country with various aspects around the countryside to small paths shaded summer, streams, rivers, lakes ideal for fishing and boating.

Vitry-le-François is the meeting point of different communication channels: river crossing (3 channels: Marne-Rhine, Marne to the Saône, lateral to the Marne), rail junction (line Paris-Strasbourg-Lyon-Calais Méditérannée), crossroads (N4 Paris-Strasbourg to Saint-Dizier and the south of France in Reims and RN44 to Vitry-le-François).

A little history ... Formerly, Vitry-en-Perthois, this ancient fortress was dismantled in the late 12th century. Following its destruction by Charles V, François 1er founded Vitry-le-François in 1545, giving his name and arms, "Azure a salamander golden head crowned with twisted and even lying in a burning pyre gules, in chief azure supported gold and charged with three fleurs de lys of the same "with the motto" Nutrisco and exstinguo "or" I'm fed and I put it out. "

The completion of the new Vitry was entrusted to Italian architect Marini. During the Second World War the city was razed to 90%. New town, completely rebuilt, it still continues its development.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The City Hall: Récollets former Convent of the 17th century.
  • Place d'Armes square: become semi-pedestrian, previously used in exercises of soldiers. It shows in its center the statue of the river Marne (fountain) erected in 1840 and commonly called "The Goddess".
  • The church of Notre-Dame largest church classic Marne (seventeenth-nineteenth centuries). Classified Historical Monument. Imposing facade with two towers.
  • Gate Bridge: at a time it marked the precise entry Vitry-le-François. Hence we had had to fulfill the grant (tax levied on all goods, animals or generally anything that returning to the city or out of its walls).
  • La Chapelle Saint-Nicolas Lower Village: Former Mariners Chapel.
  • Some houses with wood sides ...
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Vitry-le-François
Information pointsTourist Office of Vitry-le-François
MonumentsChapel Saint-Nicolas,   Collegiate Church Notre-Dame,   Door of the Pont
Performance hallsL'Orange bleue,   La Salamandre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The 1st weekend of March: Exhibition of Wine.
  • April: Meeting Interclub (Multicollections).
  • In June: Currents Festival of Arts and Crafts Fair Currents, flea market and fair to collections.
  • In July and August: A Place in the Sun shows, concerts ...
  • In September: European Heritage Days.
  • The 1st weekend of October: Festival BD.
  • The 3rd weekend of October: Antiques Fair.
  • In November: Exhibition of St. Martin.
  • In November: Exchange postcards and collections.
PHOTOS
Collegiate Notre Dame
 
The Goddess
City Hall
 
Lower Village Chapel
Gate Bridge
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
Aux Armes de Champagne  
9.5
L'Épine
This charming hotel, Centennial, located at the foot of the. Basilica of the spine directed by Pascal. Christèle Fouassier and surrounded by a. young dynamic team and sympathetic. Welcome...
Located 29 km from Vitry-le-FrançoisFrom 25 € to 80 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Cour en bas - Clévacances 3 clés    
9.7
Saint-Amand-sur-Fion
Two rooms of quality in a typical farmhouse in Champagne beams and cob.
Located 9.4 km from Vitry-le-François59 € the double room 
Au brochet du lac    
8.1
Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson
In their house champagne timber and timbered. Apparent dating from 1776, located in the heart of bocage. Champagne, Francis and Sylvie offer five bedrooms. Furnished guest in a warm...
Located 11.7 km from Vitry-le-François50 € the double room 
L embarcader    
9.5
Arrigny
Home owners in a suite in the annex 3 bedrooms with separate sanitary nicely decorated in a small quiet village with shops.
Located 14.4 km from Vitry-le-François56 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le bel v der  
9
Arrigny
A Arrigny the gates of the lake in der Champagne house in 2010 renovated cottage team of 6 persons comfortably. Bbq garden enclosed private parking games kids bike rental shops on ...
Located 14.4 km from Vitry-le-FrançoisFrom 550 € to 650 € per week 
Bel v der  
9.5
Arrigny
Arrigny has a 3 km from Lake der in typical house in 2010 renovated cottage 6 people, fully furnished private parking private garden terrace with bbq games children in village shop...
Located 14.4 km from Vitry-le-François650 € per week 
Les der'vertes
Giffaumont-Champaubert
Champagne style home with wooded and private fishing pond closed, the heart of a flower village, tourism on the shores of Lac du Der-Chantecoq. Located 300 m from the lake dikes you...
Located 23 km from Vitry-le-FrançoisFrom 580 € to 750 € per week 

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HOTELS
Hotel De La Cloche     
8.1
Vitry-le-François
This hotel is located in the centre of Vitry-le-François, close to the notre dame and the Place d'Armes. It provides en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Hotel de la Cloche offers...
Located in Vitry-le-FrançoisRoom from 59 €
Tambourin     
8.2
Vitry-le-François
In the heart of the Champagne region, this hotel is located in Vitry-le-François, just a 20-minute drive from the Der-Chantecoq Lake. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi access....
Located in Vitry-le-FrançoisRoom from 60 €
Hotel De La Poste     
7.4
Vitry-le-François
The 3 star Hotel de la Poste is located in the heart of Vitry le François, a charming village in the Marne department. The Hotel is also only 10 km from the beautiful Der-Chantecoq...
Located in Vitry-le-FrançoisRoom from 54 €

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Best Western Hôtel De La Paix
Best Western Hôtel De La Paix is a design hotel set in the heart of Reims. It is just a few minute’s walk from the shops...
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