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Chartres town and cathedral

One of the most beautiful and famous Gothic cathedral in the world

Drive South-West of Paris - Ile-de-France region into the wheat-field plains of la Beauce, known as the 'Bread Basket' of France  to discover Chartres town and Cathedral, a World-famous monument, masterpiece of art and architecture from the Middle-Ages, listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Half day

  • Program

    Chartres boasts the most beautiful and the largest cathedral in Europe. Triple masterpiece of French Gothic Art : by the architecture, the sculpture, and the superb 13th century stained glass windows. (their surface extends over more than 3000 square yards).

    An opportunity also to see and learn the story about the famous relic, 'Mary's Veil' kept in the apse.

    Walk through the old town where beautiful houses line the paved streets. Several "hillocks" lead down towards the Eure valley with its old mills, tanneries, "lavoirs"- riverside wash houses - and bridges.

    - Pick-up from your hotel in Paris
    - English speaking licensed guide
    - Private tour, duration 5h
    - Walking tour in the old town or stroll through the street market on market days (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
    - Option: visit of the crypt

    • Chartres Cathedral

    • Chartres lights

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