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Chartres Cathedral
Chartres, France
About
Partly built starting in 1145, and then reconstructed over a 26-year period after the fire of 1194, Chartres Cathedral marks the high point of French Gothic art. The vast nave, in pure ogival style, the porches adorned with fine sculptures from the middle of the 12th century, and the magnificent 12th- and 13th-century stained-glass windows, all in remarkable condition, combine to make it a masterpiece.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
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Official current visitor route for the cathedral and treasury: 5 Sep-30 Apr 10:00-12:45 and 14:00-17:00; 2 May-4 Sep 10:00-12:45 and 14:00-18:00. Closed Sunday mornings, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Last visit 16:45.
Admission
- Adults
- €7
- · Current official visitor rate EUR 7 full price, EUR 5.50 reduced or group rate, with free admission for eligible categories under the official rules including under-26s.
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor
What to bring
- comfortable shoes
- modest clothing
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- No guide needed
Tags
Planning Chartres
The rest of my Chartres saves, on the city's planning pages.