A weekend in Chartres with friends!

To each his own room at the Boeuf Couronné with cathedral views

At the end of the line, everyone gets off at Chartres station and all you have to do is walk 200 metres up the Avenue Jehan de Beauce to get to  l’hôtel Le Boeuf Couronné. From here you can enjoy your first stay in a magnificent city-centre hotel, with cathedral-view rooms (please!). The hotel also has a gourmet restaurant, L'Amphytrion, and a lounge bar, Le Christie's, for convivial moments with friends.

Stained glass creation at the Atelier Picol

Taking part in a stained-glass workshop at Atelier Picol à Chartres is an ideal way to spend a weekend in Chartres, especially as a get-together with friends. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by the warm atmosphere of the workshop, where the light plays with the colours of the glass pieces.

The workshop begins with an introduction to traditional stained glass techniques, with Kévin Picol passionately sharing his expertise. We learn how to choose the pieces of glass, cut them with precision and assemble them. Each step reveals the complexity and beauty of this art form. By playing with shapes and colours, each participant can give free rein to his or her imagination. The assembly of the pieces and the final welding give life to our work, which gradually takes shape before our very eyes.

When you leave the workshop, you leave not only with a unique piece of stained glass, but also with a new appreciation for this age-old art. This experience at Atelier Picol, during a weekend in Chartres, will be remembered as a moment of authentic creation and personal discovery among friends.

Strolling around Chartres with friends

A walk with friends in Chartres, just 1 hour from Paris, is an excellent idea for a weekend outing close to the capital. As soon as we arrived, we were charmed by the picturesque narrow streets and half-timbered houses that beckoned us to explore.

We began by visiting the magnificent Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Take time to admire its colourful stained glass windows and discuss the fascinating details of this iconic work.

Then head down the mounds to stroll along the Eure in the lower town. The quayside is the perfect place to take photos and enjoy a quiet chat. There's something to discover around every corner: art galleries, markets and lively little squares. The pedestrianised streets encourage us to explore, while enjoying the leisurely pace of Chartres.
This day out with friends, filled with laughter and shared moments, creates precious memories. Chartres, just 1 hour from Paris, really is an ideal setting for a relaxing and convivial weekend with friends.