Overview
Chartres is a small city in the Centre-Val de Loire region, an hour south-west of Paris by train. Its main draw is the 12th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, considered one of the finest examples of High Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Architecture · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi at Saveurs et Plaisirs creperie in the centre.
Money
Hotels start at €50, meals from €15. Prices are lower than Paris.
Transport
The train from Paris takes about an hour; the city centre is walkable.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink.