Chartres Cathedral
.. The Stained-Glass Windows (Les vitraux)
Chartres is world-famous for its 176 original stained-glass windows, dating mostly from the 12th–13th centuries. They are among the best-preserved medieval windows in the world.
2. The Labyrinth (Le labyrinthe)
Located on the floor of the nave, this 13th-century stone labyrinth symbolizes the spiritual journey toward salvation.
Open and fully visible on Fridays (chairs are usually removed).
3. The Royal Portal (Portail Royal)
A masterpiece of 12th-century Gothic sculpture, featuring:
4. The Choir Screen (Le tour du chœur)
An elaborate 16th–18th century carved stone screen, with more than 200 sculpted figures, illustrating scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
5. The Black Madonna (Notre-Dame du Pilier)
6. The Crypts (Crypte Saint-Lubin & Crypte de Fulbert)
Two vast underground crypts, some of the largest in France.
7. The Towers
8. The Rose Windows
9. The Embroidery and Relics
10. The Night Light Show – Chartres en Lumières
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