Chartres, France
16 Cloître Notre Dame
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+33 237215908
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
The best-preserved example of Gothic architecture in France, renowned for its Chartres blue stained glass. French Gothic architecture reached its most coherent expression in Chartres Cathedral. Many medieval cathedrals took decades or even centuries to build, resulting in a patchwork of architectural styles, but not Chartres. When the town’s old Romanesque cathedral burned down in 1194, the local community pulled together to complete a new cathedral in just 26 years. Consequently, the new cathedral was wholly Gothic: cruciform in shape with two towers on the west facade, a curved apse and radiating chapels, and filled with height and light. Its vault rises 112 ft (34 m) above the nave floor; its walls are largely composed of stained glass. Original features. Few medieval buildings have remained as untouched as Chartres Cathedral. Much of its 32,000 square ft (3,000 square m) of stained glass dates from the early 13th century, as do the narrative sculptures around the cathedral’s portals and a tiled labyrinth that leads pilgrims around the floor of the nave.
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The Chartes Cathedral is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world. When I looked at the stained glass, I tried to image the dedication that went into each window. Each window told a story so that those who could not read could still understand the teachings from the Bible. The sculpture sets inside tell the story of Christ's life. It is incredible and inspiring.
It was amazing to see this cathedral. Reminded me of Notre dame but a bit smaller. Great little village too.
Chartres is such an enchanting city, not only because of its cathedral. It offers so much to visitors of all ages, the atmosphere is absolutely relaxed and laid back. A wide range of cafés, bars and restaurants awaits you there with live music in the streets and on the squares.
This is one of the most amazing cathedrals in Europe. Older and less ornate then Notre Dame in Paris, but with more glass and mystery. The foundation relic is the veil Mary wore at the birth of Jesus. True of not the idea is better then most other bones or such. Worth the trip and being restored to its original white marble glory.
Very unique reliefs around the altar but difficult to see or access the altar area. I would have liked to know more about the artists. Most people go for the old stained glass windows which were beautiful. There was also a lot of astrological references, which was different from many cathedrals in the region.
The entry is free. Beautiful and serene inside. Even the most avid photographer would keep his camera away and give a moment to awe.
Mythic cathedral in Chartres above the Eure valley. With its towers roman and gothic, this cathedral is one 1⃣ f the most famous in France in the center of medieval town center. In summer, there are illuminations on the cathedral and in all city of Chartres.
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