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Porte d'Embas, Vitré

#6 among attractions in Vitré

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Porte d'Embas, Vitré

Facts and practical information

The Embas gate is a fortified building in the commune of Vitré, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in the Brittany region.

Coordinates: 48°7'25"N, 1°12'53"W
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Vitré France

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Porte d'Embas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Vitré, Church of Our Lady, Jardin du parc, Fortifications of Vitré.

  • chateau de vitre~340 ftNW
    Forts and castles, Museum, Historical place

    Château de Vitré, Vitré

    2 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Vitré in northwestern France, the Château de Vitré stands as a remarkable testament to medieval architecture and history. This imposing castle, with its robust stone walls and fairy-tale turrets, transports visitors back to the...

  • church of our lady vitre~930 ftNE
    Church

    Church of Our Lady, Vitré

    5 min walk • Notre-Dame de Vitré is a former collegiate church located in Vitré and dedicated to Catholic worship. Parish of the rich merchants of Overseas, the building, flamboyant Gothic, was built mainly in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

  • jardin du parc vitre0.5 miSE
    Garden, Park

    Jardin du parc, Vitré

    14 min walk • The Jardin du Parc is an English garden located in the heart of the city of Vitré, in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine.

  • fortifications of vitre1 miNE
    City wall

    Fortifications of Vitré, Vitré

    25 min walk • The ramparts of Vitré are the fortifications built between the 13th and 17th centuries to protect the town of Vitré and Brittany against the French Kingdom. The city was located near the Breton border, near Maine, Anjou and Normandy. They cover an area of 8 hectares with a length of 500 m long and 200 m width.

  • st martins church vitre0.4 miE
    Church

    St. Martin's Church, Vitré

    10 min walk • Saint-Martin de Vitré is a parish church in Vitré assigned to Roman Catholic worship.

  • tour de la bridolle vitre~1280 ftE
    Tower

    Tour de la Bridolle, Vitré

    7 min walk • The Bridole tower is a corner tower of the ramparts of the town of Vitré, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in the Brittany region.

  • manoir de la meriais vitre~890 ftSE
    Forts and castles

    Manoir de la Meriais, Vitré

    5 min walk • The Meriais manor is a building in the commune of Vitré, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in the Brittany region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porte d'Embas?

Nearby attractions include Château de Vitré, Vitré (2 min walk), Manoir de la Meriais, Vitré (5 min walk), Church of Our Lady, Vitré (5 min walk), Tour de la Bridolle, Vitré (7 min walk).

How to get to Porte d'Embas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porte d'Embas:

Bus
  • Saint-Yves • Lines: A, B (2 min walk)
  • Gare / Saint-Yves • Lines: A, B (2 min walk)

Train
  • Vitré (4 min walk)

Where to next? Visit brittany Brittany region page or discover the top tourist attractions in France.

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