The City of Chartres
Chartres is located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Paris. With 39,000 inhabitants, Chartres is a small and intimate city that boasts of many museums and historical landmarks, including the famous Chartres Cathedral.
Chartres Cathedral
The town of Chartres is most famous for Chartres Cathedral, or Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. Built in the Romanesque and Gothic styles in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Cathedral of Chartres is one of the oldest and most well-known cathedrals in Europe. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chartres Cathedral is easily distinguished from other cathedrals in France by its mismatched spires, its sculptures, and its 176 beautiful stained glass windows.
Museums in Chartres
Musee des Beaux-Arts – Fine Arts Museum in Chartres
Le Grenier de l’Histoire Musee – Chartres’ history museum focuses on military history
Le Centre International du Vitrail – Stained Glass Center and Museum in Chartres
How to Get from Paris to Chartres
Getting to Chartres is easy by train. You can learn more about how to take the train from Paris to Chartres here.