Chartres

Chartres

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Chartres		Lucé at 1.9 km (4 min)
Insee code	28085		Luisant at 2 km (4 min)
Postcode	28000		Mainvilliers at 2.7 km (6 min)
Latitude	48.4438540		Lèves at 3.2 km (7 min)
Longitude	1.4890120		Le Coudray at 3.6 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 121 to 161 meters		Champhol at 3.7 km (10 min)
Surface	16.85 km²		Barjouville at 4.3 km (9 min)
Population	39767 inhabitants		Morancez at 5.4 km (9 min)
Density	2468 inhabitants/km²		Ver-lès-Chartres at 7 km (12 min)
National label			Gellainville at 7.3 km (10 min)
Department	Eure-et-Loir		Amilly at 7.4 km (10 min)
Region	Centre		Search another town

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Gastronomic specialties: the famous pie Chartres and delicious Mentchikoffs. One can also taste the beer Chartres.

The famous and majestic cathedral Chartres, Museum of Fine Arts and the Bishop's garden, walking the banks of the Eure (the Place Saint-Pierre Saint-Brice), plus a walk in Lower Town with bridges, wash-houses and typical streets, the collegiate church of Saint Andrew and Saint-Aignan. Not far from the cathedral is the enclosure of Loen (former and current Museum storeroom of the window), archives and down towards the Eure Chantault street where the oldest houses Chartres. Also worth seeing the library (old post office in the Art Deco), and beside the church Sainte-Foy, with its Romanesque doorway. In downtown, you can stroll and noticed some "houses" up the Swan, the former hotel Montescot, instead Billiards (former site of the Count's castle), without forgetting the street Ecuyers leading from downtown to the Lower Town with its old houses, its gates, the mound of flat feet and her down the stairs of Queen Berthe.

From April to September: Chartres in the Enlightenment. At nightfall, the streets of downtown and city light up the bass. Different "tables" dynamic cover some sites and some walls of the city. In September, during a weekend, great visual and audio feast with great animations.

In June: Art in the Street. Event where painters, sculptors, designers, artists can showcase their work.

Late June: Water Festival. Event organized in Old Town Chartres the edge of the Eure.

The 3rd weekend of October: Antiques Fair. Event in a beautiful place which is the collegiate church of Saint-Andre, where craftsman show.

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C

Le moulin de ponceau Chartres A cuisinne quality in a exepcionnel on the banks of the Eure. Located in Chartres From 30 € to 40 € per person

Le moulin de ponceau Chartres Beautiful restaurant on the Eure, former water mill. Located in Chartres From 30 € to 40 € per person

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Couette et café crème     9.6 Le Coudray To discover the city of Chartres Cathedral, museums, attending a concert, a sporting, artistic, cultural, professional or business, to visit the area on foot, by bike or car, for stays... Located 2.1 km from Chartres 65 € the double room

Les chambres de la roguenette     9.7 Saint-Prest It is in his 19th century farmhouse, situated in the heart of the valley of Eure, in the small village of Saint-Prest, 5 km from Chartres cathedral and its old town that Danielle invites... Located 6.1 km from Chartres 60 € the double room

La ferme du chateau     9 Bailleau-l'Évêque A 10 miinutes de Chartres et sa fameuse cathédrale, a. proximité de la rn 154 vers Calais Boulogne et Orléans, trois chambres d'hôtes pour deux personnes et un grand jardin où prendre... Located 6.4 km from Chartres From 65 € to 70 € the double room

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Best Western Hôtel Spa Grand Monarque      8.6 Chartres The Best Western Le Grand Monarque is located in the heart of Chartres, next to the cathedral, the station, the museums and the old town. It offers free access to the 800m² spa with... Located in Chartres Room from 99 €

Le Parvis     8.8 Chartres Le Parvis is located at the foot of the Notre Dame Cathedral in the historical district of Chartes. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi access. Each room is individually... Located in Chartres Room from 120 €

Kyriad Chartres      8.1 Chartres The Kyriad is located 10 minutes from the Chartres City Centre, south-west of Paris. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Chartres train station and offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.... Located in Chartres Room from 55 €

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