Guidebook for Chartres

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Guidebook for Chartres

Sightseeing

Cross the Park André Gagnon (65 varieties of roses). Climb the"butte des charbonniers" At the top you find the first cobbled streets by the Cathedral.
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Chartres
1 Rue Blaise Pascal
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Cross the Park André Gagnon (65 varieties of roses). Climb the"butte des charbonniers" At the top you find the first cobbled streets by the Cathedral.
Every day of the dark at 1am : It's amazing ! 29 monuments are adorned with an incredible light to the sound of music adapted look at the facebook page : Chartres en lumière
Place des Épars
Place des Épars
Every day of the dark at 1am : It's amazing ! 29 monuments are adorned with an incredible light to the sound of music adapted look at the facebook page : Chartres en lumière
With its medieval splendour, heart of the old town beats in the shade the cathedral. Ancient gabled houses line higgledy-piggledy little streets, and stairways tumble down towards the lower town.
Rue Serpente
Rue Serpente
With its medieval splendour, heart of the old town beats in the shade the cathedral. Ancient gabled houses line higgledy-piggledy little streets, and stairways tumble down towards the lower town.
One of the most beautiful houses in Chartres a mere stone’s throw from the Cathedral. It was built at the beginning of the 16th century and is embellished with wooden sculptures.
11 Rue de la Poissonnerie
One of the most beautiful houses in Chartres a mere stone’s throw from the Cathedral. It was built at the beginning of the 16th century and is embellished with wooden sculptures.
The cobbled-stones of the "rue des Ecuyers" are lined with half-timbered houses, one of which is flanked by the remarkable 16th century Escalier de la Reine Berthe (the Queen Bertha Stairway).
Rue des Écuyers
Rue des Écuyers
The cobbled-stones of the "rue des Ecuyers" are lined with half-timbered houses, one of which is flanked by the remarkable 16th century Escalier de la Reine Berthe (the Queen Bertha Stairway).
At this adress stands the oldest house in Chartres, 12th century. Steep lanes and stairways, known as ‘tertres’, lead the visitor down to the lower town. Passageway was used by the water-carriers.
29 Rue Chantault
29 Rue Chantault
At this adress stands the oldest house in Chartres, 12th century. Steep lanes and stairways, known as ‘tertres’, lead the visitor down to the lower town. Passageway was used by the water-carriers.
Hump-backed bridges, public wash-houses and water-mills are dotted along the walking route that follows the banks of the Eure.
Rue du Pont du Massacre
Rue du Pont du Massacre
Hump-backed bridges, public wash-houses and water-mills are dotted along the walking route that follows the banks of the Eure.
The famous Racine worked on his tragedies here. Aqueduct (3 levels) was built by Vauban on the request of Louis XIV to bring the waters of river Eure to Versailles but was never finished.
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망토노성
2A Pl. Aristide Briand
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The famous Racine worked on his tragedies here. Aqueduct (3 levels) was built by Vauban on the request of Louis XIV to bring the waters of river Eure to Versailles but was never finished.
A seigniorial abode and farm dating back to the 12th and 14th centuries, representing all the symbolism of the Middle Ages in a patchwork of herbs, condiments and ornamental plants
Médiéval de Bois Richeux Garden
1 Rue de la Chapelle
A seigniorial abode and farm dating back to the 12th and 14th centuries, representing all the symbolism of the Middle Ages in a patchwork of herbs, condiments and ornamental plants

Food Scene

Go to the Chocolaterie. You enjoy its maracons In good weather, sit at the terrace or go upstairs and enjoy the small antique look. The Cathedral, is two blocks, It's a popular place for residents
La Chocolaterie
14 Place Marceau
Go to the Chocolaterie. You enjoy its maracons In good weather, sit at the terrace or go upstairs and enjoy the small antique look. The Cathedral, is two blocks, It's a popular place for residents
http://moulindeponceau.fr/plan.html véry famous and cute Lunch at the river, its old wash and old houses beautiful to the eyes, good for the stomach ...
21 Rue de la Tannerie
21 Rue de la Tannerie
http://moulindeponceau.fr/plan.html véry famous and cute Lunch at the river, its old wash and old houses beautiful to the eyes, good for the stomach ...
An exceptional quality-price ration for this restaurant having the best view on the cathedral.
21 Cloître Notre Dame
21 Cloître Notre Dame
An exceptional quality-price ration for this restaurant having the best view on the cathedral.
A friendly atmosphere two steps from the Cathedral with a covered terrace on the market place.
12 Place Billard
12 Place Billard
A friendly atmosphere two steps from the Cathedral with a covered terrace on the market place.
The Madrigal, Lounge-Bar which remains in the friendly atmosphere of the Grand Monarque. You can taste oysters, foie gras or simply have a drink
22 Place des Épars
22 Place des Épars
The Madrigal, Lounge-Bar which remains in the friendly atmosphere of the Grand Monarque. You can taste oysters, foie gras or simply have a drink
Roaster's stirred under the eyes. Bags burlap coffee beans. Tea with 3 specialties: Chartres light, Blue Chartres, Kiss of Chartres" At the back of the tiny shop, you can dring tea or coffee.
Rue Noël Ballay
Rue Noël Ballay
Roaster's stirred under the eyes. Bags burlap coffee beans. Tea with 3 specialties: Chartres light, Blue Chartres, Kiss of Chartres" At the back of the tiny shop, you can dring tea or coffee.

Everything Else

2000 years ago the city of light is born on the banks of the Eure. Called Autura she took the name Autricum. As if the return to the roots, City perfume, created Chartres fragrance "Autrica"
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샤흐트흐관광청
8 Rue de la Poissonnerie
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2000 years ago the city of light is born on the banks of the Eure. Called Autura she took the name Autricum. As if the return to the roots, City perfume, created Chartres fragrance "Autrica"
Following idea of public housing office, Society of Muralists was commissionned to paint four gigantic fescoes.4000 sq.m, have seen their grayish walls disappear to leave the place to colored ones.
Avenue de Bel air
Avenue de Bel air
Following idea of public housing office, Society of Muralists was commissionned to paint four gigantic fescoes.4000 sq.m, have seen their grayish walls disappear to leave the place to colored ones.
It's established in a former transit camp for French prisoners before the departure to Germany . Became University of Theology . Discover history of F Stock who has church just near your host house
36 Rue des Bellangeres
36 Rue des Bellangeres
It's established in a former transit camp for French prisoners before the departure to Germany . Became University of Theology . Discover history of F Stock who has church just near your host house
German Catholic priest, prison chaplain during Sd World War and higher Chartres Seminar barbed wire. Before ratification Franco-German Treaty of Friendship his buried in church that bears his name.
Rue Huysmans
Rue Huysmans
German Catholic priest, prison chaplain during Sd World War and higher Chartres Seminar barbed wire. Before ratification Franco-German Treaty of Friendship his buried in church that bears his name.
Just steps from the Cathedral, the International Stained Glass Centre invites you to discover the art and techniques of ancient and contemporary stained glass
5 Rue du Cardinal Pie
5 Rue du Cardinal Pie
Just steps from the Cathedral, the International Stained Glass Centre invites you to discover the art and techniques of ancient and contemporary stained glass
1, 2 or 3 hours to refuel emotions. Day or evening and accompanied, you'll experience a moment unique. the Segway allows you to discover touristics sites without fatigue.
2 Rue du Docteur Maunoury
1, 2 or 3 hours to refuel emotions. Day or evening and accompanied, you'll experience a moment unique. the Segway allows you to discover touristics sites without fatigue.
For example, Pinson Butcher's is one of the oldest butcher's shops in France. Built in 1892 in the Modern style, its owner chose to continue offering traditional cuts of meat.
4 Rue du Soleil d'Or
4 Rue du Soleil d'Or
For example, Pinson Butcher's is one of the oldest butcher's shops in France. Built in 1892 in the Modern style, its owner chose to continue offering traditional cuts of meat.

Entertainment & Activities

a show, a sport, a game, a place of relaxation. It is the largest racetrack in the Region Centre Many activities for children.
12 Rue Jean Monnet
12 Rue Jean Monnet
a show, a sport, a game, a place of relaxation. It is the largest racetrack in the Region Centre Many activities for children.
Club greets you on its 2 sites thanks to its pedagogical team. Discovery of horse-riding for children and adults. Greets of handicapped people Also there is a cute park for walk in natural world
Rue de la Vallée de l'Eure
Rue de la Vallée de l'Eure
Club greets you on its 2 sites thanks to its pedagogical team. Discovery of horse-riding for children and adults. Greets of handicapped people Also there is a cute park for walk in natural world
Flowing river, olympic pool, pool of therapy, wave pool, wading pool interior/exterior also rink, fitness, sauna, steam room with a magnificent view of the cathedral, body care services.
Rue du Médecin Général Beyne
Rue du Médecin Général Beyne
Flowing river, olympic pool, pool of therapy, wave pool, wading pool interior/exterior also rink, fitness, sauna, steam room with a magnificent view of the cathedral, body care services.
Why not relax on the Eure in lush green and shady surroundings, close to the town centre, with a trip in a boat (3 km). Or simply enjoy a refreshing break with an ice-cream or drink on the water.
43 Boulevard de la Courtille
Why not relax on the Eure in lush green and shady surroundings, close to the town centre, with a trip in a boat (3 km). Or simply enjoy a refreshing break with an ice-cream or drink on the water.
Created by Jules Amiot (Marcel Proust’s uncle) this attractive garden looks over the Loir. Proust used the ‘Pré Catelan’ as inspiration for Swann’s garden in his work. Free entrance.
Résidence du Pré Catelan
Created by Jules Amiot (Marcel Proust’s uncle) this attractive garden looks over the Loir. Proust used the ‘Pré Catelan’ as inspiration for Swann’s garden in his work. Free entrance.

Essentials

A colourful food market is held on Saturday and Wednesday mornings in the Baltard-style market hall located at Place Billard, near the cathedral.
Place Billard
Place Billard
A colourful food market is held on Saturday and Wednesday mornings in the Baltard-style market hall located at Place Billard, near the cathedral.