Best Things To Do in Chartres, France

Tourist Attractions in Chartres

Here is the list of things to do in Chartres and tourist attractions in city.

1. Chartres Cathedral

   4.7 (1043 Votes)
   

   Cathedral

   They 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 two flying buttresses  The mismatched Wes...Read more

2. La Maison Picassiette

   4.3 (326 Votes)
   

   Mansion

   This 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 that he’s achieved so much. It took him ...Read more

3. Centre International Du Vitrail

   4.3 (442 Votes)
   

   Art Gallery

   This 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 fascinated by the stained-glass workshop. A visit here...Read more

4. Eglise St-pierre

   4.3 (739 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   This 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 three Chapels The intricate flying buttresses T...Read more

5. Eglise St-aignan

   4.4 (632 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   Initially 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 wooden roof covered with 20th-century drawings. Th...Read more

6. Le Compa Conservatoire De L'agriculture

   4.2 (257 Votes)
   

   Museum

   Agriculture, 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 adults through out the year. Cinema is celebrated ...Read more

7. Les Fresques De Bel Air

   

   CiteCreation 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 various facets of the city. The buildings have b...Read more

8. L 'esprit Du Parfum

   

   This 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 participate in this workshop. The scents are intense, na...Read more

9. Musee Des Beaux-arts

   4.3 (110 Votes)
   

   Art Museum

   This 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.

10. Collegiale St-andre

    4.4 (179 Votes)
    

    Classified 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, the colleges and their crypts have found a voc...Read more

11. Bahia Cafe

    3.9 (100 Votes)
    

    Cafe

    This 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.

12. The Academy Of Beer

    4.5 (62 Votes)
    

    Bar, Adults

    Though 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 good time; there is a smokers area outside. But y...Read more

13. Eglise St Jean-baptiste

    4.3 (36 Votes)
    

    Church, Religious Site

    St Jean Baptiste Church is a Roman Catholic Church in Montreal with an accommodation of 2800 people. The pediment of the church is adorned with carved motifs. Five figurines of Christ and the four Evangelists are surmounted. In the side of the Niche, you will see two statues of St Pierre and St Paul. The interior to the church has baroque revival architecture. There are antique chandeliers, ri...Read more

14. Chartres - Champhol Aerodrome

    3.7 (7 Votes)

15. Les Enfants Du Paradis

    4.1 (2 Votes)
    13 Rue Saint-Michel, 28000 Chartres, France

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