Vitré Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  The multi-gabled, gothic Notre Dame Church was reconstructed between 1440 & 1580 in the style of the 15th & 16th centuries. The church has 7 gables, decorated with pinnacles. The idea of all the gables, is to let more light in, as, unlike many other Churches, it doesn't have... 

 balhannah Says:  The Vitre Railway station, I thought was a nice looking, different building. It was built in the 1850's in Neo-Gothic style, blending in with the rest of the city. With alternating courses of brick and limestone, the white and red colours stand out, and that is why I noticed... 

 balhannah Says:  Saint-Martin, built in 1883, is a lovely neo-Romanesque church that stands out in town.There was an 'old' St. Martin, but it became too small, and the one I saw today, is the new one. Built in local "schist stone,' it has tall steeples and is very impressive to view. All... 

 balhannah Says:  Heading into town, this Castle dominated the left hand side of the road. We rounded some bends on a narrow road, coming out into an open area where we could park our car and enter the castle. No luck in visiting the Castle, we were too early!So, I will tell you a little... 

 balhannah Says:  The rue d'Embas and rue de la Baudrairie have many timber-framed houses dating from the 15th-17th centuries when houses developed in height. If you have a look at them, I notice the base is small, and each layer going upwards, overhangs making these homes look top heavy.In... 

 balhannah Says:  Both of these streets have a high number of timber-framed houses dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. These buildings developed not in width but in depth and most frequently around a courtyard. For example...................... A shop on the ground floor, place of... 

 black_mimi99 Says:  The old city is full of twisting streets of half-timbered houses.... and we can enjoy each corner of the street that full of medieval houses like this.... 

 black_mimi99 Says:  This the medieval houses that next to Chateau of Vitre, and its a wonderful place to enjoy the houses of middle age. Timber-framed houses of a special type, called porch houses. 

 black_mimi99 Says:  Surrounding the castle are the medieval streets and this rue d'Embas and rue de la Baudrairie have many timber-framed houses dating from the 15th-17th centuries when houses developed in height. 

 hquittner Says:  There are many interesting walks mapped out in Vitre by the tourist office. We decided to explore the walled town and ramparts, but the weather did not allow us. Persistent heavy rain forced us to get no further than the church of Notre Dame, seeing only some old houses... 

 hquittner Says:  The castle museum is mostly in the Tour de l'Argenterie, which retains much of its original decorative structures and various wall hanging including many fine tapestries. Most interesting are doorways and mantelpieces. The origninal circulat stairs take you from one level to... 

 hquittner Says:  Facing the entry passage allow your eye to travel left (Southeast) past the original chapel entrance and the Renaissance loggia, which continues on the Northwest wall. Behind this the flying flags indicate the official town buildings and functions. Next comes the Tour de... 

 hquittner Says:  The late 14C Castle and town ramparts are built on a high spur of land with castle occupying the west end.(The castle was bought by the town in the 19C and the town hall and tourist office are within the grounds.) The castle is triangular with a point to the North and the... 

 grayfo Says:  The castle is one of the best in Brittany, the first stone castle on this site dates from the end of the 11th century. The castle is now home to the town hall and a museum.email musees@mairie-vitre.fr 

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 hquittner Says:  Champeaux is small (300 pop). At its center sits a very old well surrounded by old stone (granite) buildings and a 14-15 C church with an austere old graveyard. .The church was built by the Espinay family who were cousins of Francois I. Their chateau is only 2 km away but we...