Chartres Cathedral Tours and Activities

MT78H9 Aerial view of Chartres city with the Cathedral. A UNESCO world heritage site in Eure-et-Loir, France
MT78H9 Aerial view of Chartres city with the Cathedral. A UNESCO world heritage site in Eure-et-Loir, France
France, Lyon, the facade of the St. Jean cathedral; Shutterstock ID 766704442
My favorite cathedral.  Not only is the stained glass incredible, the cathedral also has Malcolm Miller.  Take his 75-minute tour and you will never look at a cathedral the same way again.

Mr. Miller has been guiding here since 1958.  Yes, you read that right.  1958.  59 years.  Mr. Miller has literally written the book on Chartres.  The 12th-century cathedral is his life's work, and his passion for the cathedral is obvious every time you join his tour.

If you find yourself in Paris, hop a morning  train to Chartres and catch his daily tour.  Contact the cathedral to confirm dates and times, especially during the off season.
Chartres is a pretty town about an hour south of Paris by train. The Cathedral is older than the one in Paris, the inside has just been renovated and is breathtaking. The veil of Marie is a famous relic. Also look for the red stained glass from the 12th century.


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