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arts & crafts
Watchmakers, stained-glass makers, upholsterers,
picture framers, wrought iron workers, sculptors,
mosaic artists, calligraphy and illumination
artist, saddlers and potters make the city and its
surroundings lively throughout the year.
thE art of staInED-GLass
Born in the Middle Ages, the art of stained-glass
has elected Chartres as its capital. Today, the art of
stained-glass window making is still very much alive,
thanks to the many studios that restore old stainedglass
windows and design works for public buildings
and private residences. Nowadays, master glass
artists continue to innovate and use new tools and
procedures (fusing, thermoforming or serigraphy...).
Some of these studios are open to visitors to reveal
the secrets of stained-glass window making.
Do not hesitate to contact Chartres Tourist Office to
obtain addresses and opening hours of workshops of
stained-glass masters.
there is also the international Stained-Glass center,
which offers a diverse, dynamic view of the art and
techniques of stained-glass window-making (see
page 15).
Finally, the “Galerie du vitrail”, a genuine stainedglass
antique dealer’s, offers an in-depth discovery
of the art, through the exhibition, the sale of old
and contemporary stained-glass works along with
a specialised bookshop, which is unique in France
(more than 400 listed titles) and decorative objects.
aUCtIons – GaLErIE DE ChartrEs
the “Galerie de chartres” organises international
public auctions (dolls, toys, photos, furniture, etc.),
on the weekend, at Sainte-Foy church (see 2013
calendar).
7, rue Collin d’Harleville - 28000 Chartres.
Sales of old objects, furniture, antiques, on Tuesdays,
at the auctions - 10, rue Claude Bernard - ZA du
Coudray – BP 70129 - 28630 Chartres-Le Coudray.
Tel.: + 33 (0)2 37 88 28 28 - Fax: + 33 (0)2 37 88 28 20
www.ivoire-chartres.com
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antIQUE anD art GaLErIEs
Chartres has ten or so antique shops offering a
wide range of furniture, pictures and decorative
art objects. They are located in the following
streets: Boulevard Chasles, Billard square, Changes,
Clouterie, Saint-Michel and Cheval Blanc streets.
A list of these antique and art galleries and their
opening hours is available upon request at Chartres
Tourist Office.
“LE ChEmIn DEs arts”
art ExhIBItIons anD artIst’s stUDIo
Come and meet artists and discover their work…
three exhibition spaces and a workshop constitute
the “Chemin des Arts”:
Galery of Contemporary mosaics
Saint-eman chapel, 11, rue St-eman
open every day from 2pm to 6pm except on
Mondays.
Free entrance.
Saint-André Collegiate Church – 2, rue Saint-André
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm
according to the exhibitions.
Free entrance.
Contemporary expressions
prieuré Saint-vincent – 12, rue porte cendreuse
open every day from 2pm to 7pm (except on
Mondays) from June to September and from 2pm to
6.30pm from October to May.
Free entrance.
Contemporary art workshop
patrick croSSonneAu – 1, rue du massacre.
To visit this studio or to have more information about
the exhibitions, please call the office of chartres town
Hall (“Direction des Affaires Culturelles”) at:
Tel.: + 33 (0)2 37 23 41 43.