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Château de Vitré, Vitré

Château de Vitré

Vitré Castle

Vitré

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Château de Vitré stands in Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 11th century, 12th century, first quarter of the 13th century, 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Vitré, the castle occupies a triangular site at the far end of the walled old town, perched on a rocky spur above the Vilaine river. Its towers, mostly dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, reflect successive rebuildings that began with an 11th-century keep and continued under the Laval lords who turned the fortress into a more comfortable residence. Today the site combines medieval military remains with the town hall, which has occupied part of the enclosure since the early 20th century.

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What to know

  • The castle is a classified historic monument, protected since 1872 for its main sections.
  • Part of the buildings now houses the Vitré town hall.
  • No accessibility information for visitors with reduced mobility is available for this site.
  • The visit takes place both outdoors and inside the surviving towers, on ground that slopes due to the rocky spur setting.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday10:00-18:00
Tuesday10:00-18:00
Wednesday10:00-18:00
Thursday10:00-18:00
Friday10:00-18:00
Saturday10:00-18:00
Sunday (today)10:00-18:00

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Visit duration
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Wheelchair access
Not accessible
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Where this château is

Vitré · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

5 Pl. du Château, 35500 Vitré

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Château phone number

+33 2 99 75 04 54

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00090896
Period of construction
milieu 11th century, 12th century, first quarter of the 13th century, 14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de Vitré?
The current site dates from the mid-11th century, built by Robert I to replace an earlier wooden castle.
Is the château de Vitré a listed historic monument?
Yes, it is classified as a historic monument, with successive protections granted between 1872 and 1902.
Is the town hall located inside the castle?
Vitré's town hall occupies a building rebuilt within the castle enclosure in the early 20th century.
Is the château de Vitré accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
No accessibility information is available for this site.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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