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Vitré
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East of Rennes, Vitré boasts a well-preserved medieval heritage with its castle, ramparts, narrow streets, religious buildings, and old houses.
Overview of Vitré
East of Rennes, Vitré boasts a well-preserved medieval heritage with its castle, ramparts, narrow streets, religious buildings, and old houses.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: a few kilometres east of Rennes, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 17,571 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 37.19 km².
- Altitude: from 67 to 127 m.
- Website: http://bretagne-vitre.com
History of Vitré
What to See and Do in Vitré
Vitré’s town centre is characterised by its remarkably well-preserved medieval heritage, including its castle, ramparts, narrow streets, religious buildings, and old houses.
Vitré Castle Museum
Inside the imposing 11th-century fortress itself, the museum focuses on showcasing this medieval castle and the history of the region.
Inside the imposing 11th-century fortress itself, the museum focuses on showcasing this medieval castle and the history of the region.
Sévigné Rocks Museum
In a 17th-century château, typical of Breton manors, an exhibition of objects, furniture, and portraits related to Madame de Sévigné, who resided there.
In a 17th-century château, typical of Breton manors, an exhibition of objects, furniture, and portraits related to Madame de Sévigné, who resided there.
In the Surrounding Area
Climate and Weather in Vitré
The area has a temperate oceanic climate, with mild winters and pleasant summers, along with relatively good sunshine. While rain is fairly common throughout the year, the region remains the driest in Brittany.
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Sévigné Rocks Museum
★ In a 17th-century château, typical of Breton manors, an exhibition of objects, furniture, and portraits related to Madame de Sévigné, who…
Vitré Castle Museum
★ Inside the imposing 11th-century fortress itself, the museum focuses on showcasing this medieval castle and the history of the region.
Saint-Nicolas Museum of Vitré
★ A museum of religious art in a 15th-century chapel.