Château de Vitré

During the first half of the 13th century, baron André III, rebuilt it in its present triangular form, following the contours of the rocks, surrounded with dry moats.

From the end of the 15th century, alterations concentrated on improving the comfort of the castle, including the construction of galleries and a renaissance style oratory (1530).

A départemental prison was built in place of the residence and occupied the northern part of the castle, including the Magdalene Tower.

Placed in the public domain, the castle was furnished with a small museum, in 1876, inspired by Arthur de la Borderie.

Today, the Vitré town hall stands inside the curtain wall, in a building reconstructed in 1912 following the plans of the medieval residence.