Who built the château Marie in Vitré?

Marie de La Tour d'Auvergne, wife of Baron Henri de La Trémoille, had it built in the 17th century.

Can the château Marie be visited?

No verified opening hours or fees are available; the building is currently used by local administrative services.

Why is Madame de Sévigné linked to this château?

She visited the princess of Tarente, Émilie de Hesse-Cassel, there and mentions these stays in her letters.

Is the château Marie a listed historic monument?

Yes, the painted beam ceiling has been classified since 1921, and the facades and roofs have been listed since 1939.

Château Marie

Marie Castle

Vitré

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Where: Vitré

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Château Marie 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: 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Vitré, the château Marie takes its name from Marie de La Tour d'Auvergne, wife of Baron Henri de La Trémoille, who had this brick and rubble-stone building constructed in the 17th century. The central block, flanked by two projecting pavilions, still holds a painted beam ceiling on the first floor of one pavilion, bearing the couple's coats of arms. The letters of Madame de Sévigné mention her visits to the princess of Tarente, who lived there. The property, long used by a local football club, now belongs to the Vitré urban community.

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What to know

The château belongs to the Vitré urban community, which occupies the west wing of the building.
The facades and roofs are listed, and the painted beam ceiling in the right-hand pavilion is classified as a historic monument.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees, or visiting arrangements.
Renovation works affect part of the site, which may restrict access to some areas.

Where this château is

Vitré · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

Pl. du Champ de Foire, 35500 Vitré

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00090897
Period of construction: 17th century

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Who built the château Marie in Vitré?: Marie de La Tour d'Auvergne, wife of Baron Henri de La Trémoille, had it built in the 17th century.
Can the château Marie be visited?: No verified opening hours or fees are available; the building is currently used by local administrative services.
Why is Madame de Sévigné linked to this château?: She visited the princess of Tarente, Émilie de Hesse-Cassel, there and mentions these stays in her letters.
Is the château Marie a listed historic monument?: Yes, the painted beam ceiling has been classified since 1921, and the facades and roofs have been listed since 1939.