Located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany, Vitré is renowned for its rich medieval heritage and well-preserved architecture. Often referred to as the "Gateway to Brittany," it played a pivotal role in the defense of the Duchy of Brittany during the Middle Ages, serving as a strategic stronghold on the border with Anjou and Normandy. 

At only 3 1/2 hours by TGV from Paris, the last-stop old port town of Le Croisic is an ideal three-day getaway The Atlantic Express is my...