La Loupe church is at the very heart of the community, and is one of the best looking buildings in the community. It has...

This small lake is a place where people from the community have enjoyed bathing and having fun in the summertime for some time. Today,...

This beautiful public park is one of the largest in the centre of Chartres. It is situated to the north of the old city...

As you walk to the north-east of the cathedral in Chartres, you will stumble upon the old city area. There is no finer street...

Located in a fine looking half timbered disused granary in the heart of Chartres, this centre is one of a very few of its type...

This museum is located at the heart of the old city in Chartres, in the shadow of the fine cathedral. Within the series of...

After the great fire that destroyed the original cathedral, the new building was constructed, which is recognised as one of the masterpieces of western architecture....

This cathedral, looming large in the heart of Chartres with an enigmatic majesty, is one of the greatest ecclesiastical and architectural achievements in he western...

The best way to make the most of your visit to the cathedral area in Chartres is to take one of the organised tours that...

There are in fact two clock towers associated with the cathedral building, however in the modern age, the newer of the two attracts the most...

If you are looking for an authentic Chartres experience, wanting to sample the best food and hospitality on offer in Chartres, hen he covered market...

Situated close to the canal, this house is one of the most famous in the old city. It is a particularly spectacular example of...

This fine looking city church was begun in the early 16th Century and took a great deal of decades to complete. The building was...

A large public square, Place St. Pierre has for many years acted as a place of meeting and trading for the local people. There...

Because this church was situated outside the old medieval walls of the city, it was always going to be vulnerable to attack from aggressive armies;...

Of the three major public parks and gardens in the heart of Chartres, this is the closest to representing a botanical garden. Although there...

There are many small waterways that run through the heart of Chartres, bringing a beauty and energy to the city that is often lacking from...

If you want to know more about the history of this interesting town and suburb, then the local museum is definitely the best place to...

Walking the waterways is one of the best ways to get to know this small community and the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. There...