Private Chartres with Minivan

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Chartres Cathedral

   This is the most impressive gothic cathedral of France, 130 meters long and 115 meters high for the towers. An exceptional monument. A high place of worship and Christian pilgrim. Chartres is situated in the heart of the Beauce valley, corn attic of the Ile de France region. The region holds a very important place in the French religious history. The cathedral built in the early 12th century is devoted to Mary which explains why this cathedral is called “our Lady of Chartres”. It is famous for its three portals of which the royal portal with its incomparable architectural masterpiece of the roman art. The other gorgeous specific characteristic of the monument is the wonderful stained glass windows from the 12th & 13th centuries with its unique blue colour called “the blue of Chartres”. This is the most important collection in France our guide will describe. Radiantly colourful, exceptionally expressive, there are 172 stained glass windows covering a total of 2600 sq meters. Inside you will discover 4000 statues and in the middle of the nave, the largest of France with about 40 feet in diameter, a mysterious circle labyrinth inserted in the pavement. This is a witness of the medieval time. It is a symbolic path which leads man from Earth to God. The Cathedral is a symbol of the gothic architecture recognised as a Unesco World Heritage but the city of Chartres is a charming small city with its old narrow paths and museums.

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Chartres

   Your guide will invite you to follow a walking guided signposted itinerary around the cathedral which will make you appreciate the charm of this magnificent site with its churches of which the most famous : St Pierre formerly an abbey from the 11th & 13th centuries. You will stroll along the Eure river’s banks and the medieval houses decorated with wooden sculptures. There are also some nice craft shops, shops and markets maintaining the lively and picturesque charm of the medieval past.

   1h 30m•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 1141 hotels are served
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 20 min before departure

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair is accepted only if foldable and people can get in/get out of the vehicle
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe