Town classified 3 flowers, capital of Perthois, located in the center of a pleasant country with varied aspects with all around, the countryside with small shaded paths in summer, streams, rivers, lake suitable for fishing and nautical activities.
Vitry-le-François is the meeting point of various communication channels: river crossroads (3 canals: Marne au Rhin, Between Champagne and Burgundy, lateral to the Marne), crossroads (Paris-Strasbourg, Calais-Lyon-Méditérannée lines) (RN4 Paris-Strasbourg towards Saint-Dizier and the south of France and RN44 from Reims to Vitry-le-François).
A little history... Formerly, Vitry-en-Perthois, this ancient fortified town, was dismantled at the end of the 12th century. Following his total destruction by Charles V, Francis I founded Vitry-le-François in 1545, giving him his name and his arms, "Azure to a golden salamander, head circumvented and crowned likewise, lying in a burning pyre Gules, to the chief Azure sustained of gold and loaded with three fleurs-de-lys "with the motto" Nutrisco et exstinguo "or" I eat it and turn it off ".
The construction of the new Vitry was entrusted to the Italian architect Marini. During the Second World War, the city was razed to 90%. New city, completely rebuilt, it continues its development.
- The 1st weekend of March: Salon du Vin.
- In June: Festival Courants d'Arts, parade of streets and concerts place d'Armes.
- In July and August: A place in the sun, entertainment, shows, concerts...
- The 3rd Sunday in August: World Gastronomy Fair, Place d'Armes.
- The 3rd weekend of September: European Heritage Days.
- The 1st weekend of October: Festival of Comics in Champagne, Salle du Manège.
- November 10: Fair of the Saint-Martin.
- The 3rd Sunday of November: Postcard and Collections Fellowship, Salle du Manège.
- December: Christmas activities, Place d'Armes.
Champagne FM Live Avec Vitaa, Jeck et Eloïz
- On 6 june 2024
- Place d'Armes
- Organized by Champagne FM and the City of Vitry-le-François.
Temps Fort Batterie
- From 7 to 8 june 2024
- 4 rue Auguste Choisy, L'Orange Bleue
- 2 days dedicated to the drums ! Over the course of the weekend, we'll be exploring the many facets of this instrument through its atypical uses and its many playing techniques.
Apéromix Avec le Groupe Jay & the Repentant Notables
- On 13 june 2024
- 4 rue Auguste Choisy, L'Orange Bleue
- Your monthly rendezvous for a free concert !
Apéromix Avec le Groupe Rumble
- On 27 june 2024
- 4 rue Auguste Choisy, L'Orange Bleue
- Your monthly rendezvous for a free concert !
Concert Les Jeux Olympiques
- On 29 june 2024
- Jardin de l'Hôtel de Ville, Théâtre de verdure
- Concert on the theme of "music and sport". This concert brings together the musical structures of the Marne department, who will perform individually but also as an ensemble for two pieces : the Olympic Anthem by John Williams and La Marseillaise. - Supported by the town of Vitry-le-François and the Marne department, this cross-disciplinary project will bring together different musical structures to support the 2024 Olympic Games, and in particular the passing of the Olympic flame.
Passage de la Flamme Olympique à Vitry-le-François
- On 30 june 2024
- 1 Avenue du Quai des Fontaines, Centre aquatique la Salamandre
- The Olympic flame will be carried by 15 torchbearers, and the start of its journey will be given with fanfare by the Batterie du Cercle des XVII at 9:00 am, from the La Salamandre aquatic center. 3 km further on, on the Place d ? Armes, the municipal music school will welcome the arrival of the last relay runner with a rendition of the Olympic anthem and La Marseillaise. The "Vitry se prête au Jeux" sports village will be open from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., where Vitry ? S sports associations will be running free-access sports and fun workshops for all generations and families.
Vitry Plage
- From 13 july to 18 august 2024
- Place d'Armes
- Warm sand, palm trees and water features …