Château de Vitré : vu de l'ouest

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The feudal castle, first in writing in 1060, the buildings that have reached us dates back to the first half of the 15th century. In the XVI century. Poligne belonged to the Huguenot family. (From this kind was Admiral de Coligny, who was killed on Bartholomew’s night.) From the 17th century. The castle gradually falls into decay. At this time, the barons of Vitre left the city and left for the royal court in Versailles. The castle survived a rather strong fire and was subsequently converted under the prison. In the 19th century. The prison was abolished, and the 70th Infantry Regiment was stationed in the castle. Vitre's castle was one of the first to be an official historical monument. At the end of the XIX century. A comprehensive restoration has been carried out. During the Second World War, the castle was not injured. Now the museum is in the castle, and the city hall is also located.