This admirable street, named after the old leather craftsmen's guild, is rather strange and particularly representative of Vitré. Each houses merits careful observation.

The first castle dates from the 11C and was rebuilt from the 13 to the 15C. It has the traditional architectural elements of a medieval castle: drawbridge, the central part or châtelet , machicolated towers, keep (St Laurence's tower), a number of o..

This shady hillock with its pines and chestnut trees offers an excellent view of the town, its surroundings and the castle with its many towers.

This church dates from the 15 and 16C. It has a strange south façade with 7 gables, decorated with pinnacles. Its external pulpit and its two doors are finely sculpted. Inside, there are a number of reredos and a fine Renaissance stained-glass window..

The 15C Bridolle Tower is machicolated. On the south side are fragments of the ramparts, forming an integral part of other buildings. From the north to the east side, the impressive fortifications are still standing.

This pleasant, English-style garden with its ornamental lake is well kept and has a restful atmosphere.

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The street has picturesque timber-framed houses with porches. Note the Maison de l'Île, on the corner of Rue de la rue Poterie and Rue Sévigné.

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It used to lead to the gateway of the same name, partially destroyed in 1846. The street has a number of timber-framed houses. Note the Hôtel du Bold'Or (1513) whose staircase tower, flanked with a square pavilion, has a strange top. Rue Sévigné, whe..

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This chapel, built in the late Middle Ages, has preserved its fine 15 and 16C murals. It now houses an interesting museum of religious art. The gilded wooden high altar dates from the 18C.

This outlying district was occupied for several years by the English during the Hundred Years' War whereas the town and castle withstood all attacks. The people of Vitré paid the invaders to leave and the district took its name from this event. This ..