Andrew was the eldest son of Andrew II, Baron of Vitré,[1] and his third wife Eustacie of Rays, daughter of Harscoët of Rays.

He also founded the castle of Chevré, a lordship belonging to the Barony of Vitré.

He took part in the Seventh Crusade in 1248 with Louis IX of France and died at the Battle of Al Mansurah.

[3] In his last will and testament dated 1248, Andrew of Vitré gave his wife le chastel de Chasteillon, le moulin de l'estangs doud.

[3] They had: Andrew married secondly around January 1240 Thomasse of La Guerche, Lady of Pouancé and Mareuil.