The Top 20 Attractions around Chartres
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Chartres. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chartres is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Chartres Cathedral was built between 1134 and 1260, thus becoming one of the first great Gothic cathedrals.
Over the centuries, the cathedral was adorned and decorated so well that it …
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The Saint-Jacques church in the flamboyant Gothic style was rebuilt by Florent d'Illiers, comrade-in-arms of Joan of Arc, between 1453 and 1497 on the site of a primitive Romanesque church …
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The greenway runs along the banks of the Eure from Saint Perst to Lisant, and is as peaceful as you want it to be. A moment of tranquility not to be missed.
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From Henri IV to Jean Moulin, Chartres is a city full of history. Alternately a religious, political and then military capital, Chartres has survived the centuries. And if the city …
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The first Guillaume gate was built at the end of the 12th century; it is then one of the gates of the enclosure surrounding the city of Chartres. It bears …
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Originally, the Red Bridge was built at the end of the 17th century, namely in the years 1685-1686 on the orders of Louis XIV as part of his vast project …
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The open market hall is really nice and also quite large for the small town - a real meeting place for the locals
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The watermill and its outbuildings, partly built on stilts in the style of a dam, are attached to the Saint-Père bridge. From 1459 to 1791, the mill belonged to the Saint-Père abbey. It is classified as a historical monument.
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The 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' is the former episcopal palace and consists of buildings from different eras, from the 15th to the 19th century.
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The Château de Maintenon is a castle that was once the residence of Madame de Maintenon, the second wife of Louis XIV. You can explore the elegant halls and gardens …
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