Museums & Culture

Through stylised worlds and original, immersive sets, visitors are plunged into France’s court, challenged with lively historians’ debates, taken back to the sources of Roman mythology and surprised by France’s feasting, fighting, itinerant ...

In the former barn of the chapter of Chartres, the centre organises exhibitions, courses, and workshops on ancient and contemporary stained glass , visits and art classes.

It was on his estate of La Ferté-Vidame that Saint Simon, the famous historiographer of Louis XIV, wrote his memoires. The museum displays personal documents and accounts of the illustrious character.

This innovative museum, with images and artefacts backed up with text and fun reconstructions, takes you right back the Middle Ages, as you follow the adventures of local knight Hugues III du Puiset in the years 1111 and 1112.

In a converted 19th-century chapel, the museum presents its collection of 19th and 20th century artworks (including Monet's wisteria) alongside medieval sculptures, decorative pieces and archaeological artefacts etc. Exhibitions and events for ...