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Vitré
Give Vitré one full day and one night: the walled old town and castle take 3–4 hours, and the free town buses make it a cheap base east of Rennes.
Vitré is a small medieval town on the eastern edge of Brittany, 40 km from Rennes and about 1 h 56 min from Paris by train. The castle, ramparts and 15th-century streets sit inside a compact walled centre you can walk in an afternoon. Most travellers see it as a half-day stop between Rennes and Mont-Saint-Michel, or as a quiet one-night base with free local buses.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many closures)
- Airport
- RNS
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vitré112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vitré, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVitré is a low-risk small town; the real issues are cobbles, quiet streets after dark and Sunday or Monday closures rather than crime.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 40 km (25 mi) away; bus or taxi to Vitré, or train via Rennes).RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 25 mi (40 km) away; bus or taxi to Vitré, or train via Rennes).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner, mid-range, per person€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
- BeerPint of beer€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Metro or bus rideUrban bus rideFree
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 40 km (25 mi) away; bus or taxi to Vitré, or train via Rennes)RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 25 mi (40 km) away; bus or taxi to Vitré, or train via Rennes)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vitré: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes. Urban buses in Vitré are free on all routes, which covers the station, centre and outskirts. A car helps for Rochers-Sévigné and the surrounding countryside.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
TER train from Vitré station
Regional trains run through the day; Rennes is the regional hub for museums, food and onward connections.
Door to door: About 2–2.5 h
Train to Rennes or Dol-de-Bretagne, then bus
A long half-day each way; start early and check the bus times before you commit.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h by rail
Train via Rennes, or drive about 1 h 15 min
Walled port town on the Channel; the TGV link from Rennes is short and cheap if booked ahead.
Fougères
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 35 km (22 mi) northCar, about 22 mi (35 km) north
Another castle town; easier by car than by public transport.
Rochers-Sévigné
cautionDoor to door: About 15 min
Car or taxi, about 6 km (3.7 mi) southCar or taxi, about 3.7 mi (6 km) south
Rural château linked to Madame de Sévigné; no useful bus, so go only if you have wheels.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Inside the old town (Rue d'Embas, Rue Poterie, Rue Notre-Dame)
Walk to the castle and restaurants in under 10 minutes; small hotels and guest rooms, limited rooms in summer.
Around the station
Cheapest and most practical for an early train; a 10–15 min walk uphill to the historic centre.
Town outskirts (Boulevard Châteaubriant, Rochers road)
Chain and roadside hotels with parking; you need the free bus or a car for the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, small hotel1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Urban bus, one day2 × €0 · Free on all routes in Vitré | €0 |
| Crêpe and cider lunch2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €35 |
| Trip total≈ €193 per person per day, bed included | €385≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Vitré excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Galette or crêpe | €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Dinner, mid-range, per person | €20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Pint of beer | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Urban bus ride | Free |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many restaurants and shops close Sunday evening and Monday; check before you plan a dinner.
- The old town is cobbled and slopes up to the castle: wear shoes you can walk in.
- Rochers-Sévigné is outside town and has no useful bus service; go by car or taxi.
- Summer events can fill the few central hotels; book ahead in July and August.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
No embassies in Vitré; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and New Zealand embassies are in Paris, with a US consulate in Rennes (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vitré → Rennes, TER: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14), 30–40 min (check)
- Vitré → Paris Montparnasse: about 1 h 56 min; fares vary widely, book ahead (check)
- Urban bus in Vitré: free on all routes
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mer-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-BYEN)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the station? (oo ay la GAR)
Service is included by law in French restaurants; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vitré. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for RNS: last train and bus times from Rennes, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: castle and ramparts, Rue d'Embas and Rue Poterie, station and market squares.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (castle, Notre-Dame, Saint-Nicolas chapel, Rochers-Sévigné) and eat pages with last orders.
- Sunday and Monday closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.