Discover Chartres

Breathtaking. How else to describe the sight of Chartres Cathedral and its towering spires glimpsed from a train window, or from your car across fields of golden wheat.

An architectural treasure, Chartres Cathedral more than merits its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Its stained-glass windows are considered some of the most beautiful in France. Stroll the cobbled streets of Chartres’ medieval town center, past timbered houses, through garden terraces and winding roads to the idyllic banks of the Eure River.
Along the way, pause for lunch at one of Chartres’ charming restaurants, and take the time to visit our museums. With your Chartres Pass you’ll save on admission. If you don’t feel like walking, enjoy a guided tour on the “petit train.”From April 15 to September 21, don’t miss the nighttime illuminations of “Chartres en Lumières,” an unforgettable visit of the city’s monuments in color and music.