Issue No. 25

4 church Visits
Chartres, Eure-et-Loir
You can reach the town of Chartres,
Center-Val de Loire, from Paris
Montparnasse in one hour (make sure
you take the fast service). Chartres Gothic
UNESCO listed cathedral is one of the
largest in France and dates to the 12th
century with magnificent 13th century
stained glass windows. From April to
October the facade of the Cathedral is
part of the city-wide Son et Lumiere
event.
There’s also a pretty historic centre in the
city with a stained glass museum and lots
of excellent restaurants.
More on Chartres:
Chartres Cathedral
What to see and do in Chartres