Why is the Château des Rochers-Sévigné famous?

Because Madame de Sévigné lived there on several occasions and wrote much of her correspondence with her daughter within its walls.

Can you visit the inside of the château?

Yes, part of the manor house and the chapel are open to visitors, displaying family portraits and objects that belonged to the marquise.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument (inscrit) since an order dated 20 March 1995.

Is there a garden to see?

Yes, a formal French garden was replanted in 1982 following its 1689 layout, bordered by a wooded park.

Château des Rochers-Sévigné

Rochers-Sévigné Castle

Vitré

Access

Opens occasionally

The castle, a private property, can only be visited with a guided tour from April 1 to September 30, Thursday to Monday, from 2 pm to 6 pm, with departures at 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, the visit lasting 45 minutes. On Sundays in July and August, a 1.5-hour lecture tour is offered with a departure at 3 pm.

Source: Mairie de Vitré, courriel du 28 octobre 2026

Tickets and prices

Adult: €7
Reduced: €4

Free for les moins de 12 ans

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Visit duration: 45 min
Where: Vitré

Official entry: hours and prices maintained by the château itself.

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Château des Rochers-Sévigné stands in Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 7 EUR. The building opens only occasionally, for events.

A few kilometres from Vitré, the Château des Rochers-Sévigné owes its renown to Madame de Sévigné, who stayed there for long periods after her husband's death and wrote much of her correspondence with her daughter within its walls. The main building, begun in the early 16th century in a still-Gothic style on an L-shaped plan, was later extended with a 17th-century chapel and 18th-century outbuildings, alongside a garden replanted according to its original layout. Visitors can see the chapel and part of the manor house, which holds family portraits and mementoes of the marquise.

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What to know

Only part of the manor house can be visited, along with the adjoining chapel.
The estate also includes a golf course, a restaurant and function rooms, which are separate from the heritage visit.
The formal French garden, replanted in 1982 following its original design, is easy to walk through.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1995.

Practical information

Opening hours

1er avril au 30 septembre, du jeudi au lundi: 14h à 18h, visites guidées uniquement, départs à 14h30, 16h00 et 17h00
dimanche en juillet et août: visite-conférence, départ à 15h, durée 1h30

Prices

Adult: €7
Reduced: €4

Free for les moins de 12 ans

Visit duration: 45 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Vitré · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

Les Rochers, 35500 Vitré

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 2 21 23 00 15

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00090898
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Château des Rochers-Sévigné: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €7. Reduced: €4. Free for: les moins de 12 ans.
Why is the Château des Rochers-Sévigné famous?: Because Madame de Sévigné lived there on several occasions and wrote much of her correspondence with her daughter within its walls.
Can you visit the inside of the château?: Yes, part of the manor house and the chapel are open to visitors, displaying family portraits and objects that belonged to the marquise.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument (inscrit) since an order dated 20 March 1995.
Is there a garden to see?: Yes, a formal French garden was replanted in 1982 following its 1689 layout, bordered by a wooded park.