Things to Do in Chartres
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Chartres Cathedral
#1 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 6100 times in trip plans
16 Cloitre Notre Dame, 28000 Chartres, France
N/A 08:30 am - 07:30 pmDetailsThey say this is one of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture. This exquisitely resolved building has housed the tunic (Sancta Camisia) of the Blessed Virgin Mary since the ninth century period - making it a leading pilgrimage center. It is a triumph of Gothic architecture. The highlights of this church are as follows: The...Read more about Chartres Cathedral -
La Maison Picassiette
#2 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 1772 times in trip plans
Maison Picassiette, 22 rue du Repos, 28000 Chartres
5 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThis is a mosaic house. There are many stories in the world where some people just devote their lives to an entire project for no discernible reason. In this case Raymonde Isidore left behind a monument – a house and a garden made of murals of broken crockery, sculpture, and paintings. It’s not just crazy that he thought of doing it but...Read more about La Maison Picassiette -
Centre International Du Vitrail
#3 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 2648 times in trip plans
5 Rue du Cardinal Pie, 28000 Chartres, France
4 EUR 09:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsThis center explores the culture of stained glass - including history, technique and even lessons. Most of the visits are combined with the tour of the cathedral – which is appropriate considering that the cathedral is only 50 m away. The main exhibit on permanent display is a collection of Renaissance stained-glass. You would also be fascina...Read more about Centre International Du Vitrail -
Eglise St-pierre
#4 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 4377 times in trip plans
Rue St-Pierre, Chartres, France
N/A 08:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsThis historic church of Eglise St-Pierre became a parish church in 1803. The first church here was based in the seventh century; destroyed a number of times and successive assaults and fires, the current building was completed in early 14th century. The highlights of this church are: The arches on the north door The choir, the ambulatory, and the ...Read more about Eglise St-pierre -
Eglise St-aignan
#5 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 3661 times in trip plans
12 Place of Stage au Vin, 28000 Chartres, France
N/A 08:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsInitially used as a parish church during the feudal age, the building you’ll see today has also served as a military hospital and then even as a hay barn. In 1822 it was finally reopened as a place of worship. The highlights of the church are: Beautiful Renaissance stained-glass windows. The bell tower that looks like a castle tower. The woo...Read more about Eglise St-aignan -
Le Compa Conservatoire De L'agriculture
#6 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 1547 times in trip plans
Pont de Mainvilliers 28000 Chartres
4 EUR 09:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsAgriculture, environment, and food, are the centerpoints of this museums exhibitions. The museum was conceptualized to showcase and preserve of the tools and relics of a changing agricultural society. With about 50,000 visitors this is one of France’s more celebrated museums. Many educational workshops are held for both children and adu...Read more about Le Compa Conservatoire De L'agriculture -
Les Fresques De Bel Air
#7 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 1149 times in trip plans
Quartiere Bel Air, Chartres, France
N/A 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsCiteCreation members are modern frescoes artists. Their aim is to fill the walls of cultural and business spaces with color and magic. Here, in the Bel-Air quarter, they have created some truly a monumental fresco facades. The themes, such as perfumes and stained glass and agriculture, which were chosen by the residents of the building, represent v...Read more about Les Fresques De Bel Air -
L 'esprit Du Parfum
#8 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 1071 times in trip plans
Cathedral Square, 28000 Chartres
6 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThis isn’t a shop… it’s a museum. There aren’t many museums in the world that dedicate themselves exclusively the perfume bottles and the history of perfume, which makes this one very special. That is also a workshop where the essences of various perfumes are distilled and determined. Children and adults alike can participa...Read more about L 'esprit Du Parfum -
The Academy Of Beer
#9 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 449 times in trip plans
8 Rue du Cheval Blanc, 28000 Chartres, France
N/A 05:00 pm - 11:59 pmDetailsThough only established in the 1980s, the Academy of beer bar is housed in a building from the 18th century. It is one of the most tourist friendly bars in the city. They say it’s open even when the rest of the town his dead. The atmosphere is super relaxed; this is not a party kind of place. Everybody is welcome though and everybody has a go...Read more about The Academy Of Beer -
Bahia Cafe
#10 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 562 times in trip plans
2 Place Pasteur, 28000 Chartres, France
N/A 04:00 pm - 11:59 pmDetailsThis is one of the cities most popular sports bars. Rugby is usually the favourite but almost every other major sporting event can be celebrated here. The terrace is very nice during the summer.Read more about Bahia Cafe -
Collegiale St-andre
#11 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 1254 times in trip plans
2 Rue Saint-Andre, 28000 Chartres, France
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amClassified as a historical monument in 1840, the current building was completed in the second half of the 12th-century. It’s actually built on the site of an ancient amphitheatre. Various times over the centuries the building has been destroyed by fire. In WWII, German troops book or the church and used it as a base of supplies. Today though,...Read more about Collegiale St-andre -
Musee Des Beaux-arts
#12 of 12 Things to do in Chartres | Added 888 times in trip plans
29 Cloister Notre Dame, 28000 Chartres, France
3 EUR 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThis fine arts Museum is located in the former Bishop palace; the building itself has been classified as a historical monument since 1906. The museum contains a rich collection of paintings, arms and armour, Charlemagne’s glass goblet, statue of Saint Paul, furniture and musical instruments.Read more about Musee Des Beaux-arts
