Description
The massive castle on a spur of hill, built on the remains of an earlier stronghold, dates from the 14th and 15th centuries, and now houses various museums. At the foot of the castle is the old town with its medieval lanes and half-timbered houses.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Architecture - Medieval
Address
Château de Vitré
F-35500 Vitré
France
Hours
July 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed12:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:3012:30
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed18:1518:1518:1518:1518:1518:1518:15
October 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:00Closed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Easter - Christian
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Attractions Near Chateau de Vitre, Vitre