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Vitré in Watercolour: Capturing the Soul of a Breton City.

A step-by-step guide to painting the textures, tones, and timeless beauty of Vitré’s old town.

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Elizabeth Tomkins
Sep 21, 2025
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We recently discovered the city of Vitré, nestled on the edge of Brittany. This charming historic town boasts cobbled streets and a magnificent castle that rises proudly above the skyline. We visited on a warm, sunny day—ideal for a bit of streetside painting. I captured the scene with a watercolour impression of a typical street view, which you can fol…

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