Towers of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Towers of Chartres Cathedral is a National Monument of France.

Description

A rare blend of architecture and decoration. A destination for pilgrims for over a thousand years, the Cathedral of Chartres, located on the plain of Beauce, was severely damaged by a number of fires. The façade and one of the spires date from the 12th century, the second spire was built in the 16th century on a 12th century base while the nave and chancel go back to the 13th century. From the top of the Jehan de Beauce tower, visitors can enjoy superb views of the surrounding country and take a close-up look at the Cathedral’s Gothic architecture. Cathedral designated world heritage site by UNESCO.

Address & Contact

Tours de la cathédrale de Chartres Cloître Notre-Dame 28000 Chartres

tél. : (33) (0)2 37 21 22 07 fax : (33) (0)2 37 36 08 80 cathedrale.chartres@monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adults: 7€ Concessions: 4,50€

Opening times

May 2 to August 31: from 9.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. September 1 to April 30: from 9.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

Other dates closed

Sunday mornings January 1, May 1, December 25

More Information

• See Chartres for more local information
• See Places to visit near Towers of Chartres Cathedral for other places to visit nearby
• See Towers of Chartres Cathedral on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.