The castle museum Founded
in 1876 by Arthur de la Borderie, a local historian, the museum, housed
within the castle, typifies the encyclopedic spirit of the 19th century.
Its
main theme is the representation of the mediaeval castle but decorative
and historical aspects of the town’s architecture are also presented.
St Nicholas’ museum This
former chapel, built in the 15th and 16th centuries as part of the hospital,
houses a collection of religious artefacts made by silver- and goldsmiths
mostly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rochers-Sevigné
Manorhouse Madame de Sevigné’s Breton home, typifies
the traditional layout of the 17th century manorhouse in the region.
Inside is an exhibition of objects, furniture and portaits connected
with Madame de Sevigné.
The
Faucillonnaie museum is
devoted to the rural heritage of the Vitré area. Domestic objects,
garments, furniture and paintings are exhibited in different parts of
the building.
Its
main theme is the representation of the mediaeval castle but decorative
and historical aspects of the town’s architecture are also presented.
is
devoted to the rural heritage of the Vitré area. Domestic objects,
garments, furniture and paintings are exhibited in different parts of
the building.
