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Day Trip to the City of Chartres & its Cathedral from Paris
Visit the lovely historical city of Chartres and see one of the most famous cathedrals in the world on a day tour leaving from Paris.
Duration 6 hours
Private tour available in French, English
Private tour pricing from 90 EUR per person
Group tour available in French, English
Group tour pricing from 100 EUR per person
Highlights
Discover the charming old town of Chartres
Visit the stunning Chartres Cathedral and hear its chaotic story
See the medieval washhouses that line the river Eure
Description
Your personal guide will either meet you at your hotel or wait for you at the Montparnasse train station (14th district of Paris).
During the 1-hour train journey to Chartres, your guide will tell you about the rich history of the ‘capital of light and perfume’.
You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Chartres Cathedral, home to the largest collection of medieval stained glass in the world. Here, you’ll have the chance to step on one of the last-remaining labyrinths in France, a kind of pilgrimage site built in 1200.
Your guide will share the chaotic story of Chartres and its cathedral, from the Celtic tribes to the Viking invasions, and point out myriad churches scattered all over the city.
You’ll also walk along the river Eure, which is lined with washhouses used by tanners and washerwomen in the Middle Ages.
During the day you’ll have the chance to taste the specialities of the region, such as pâté de Chartres, le Cochelin, la Poule au Pot, the local cola, and the local beer.
When the tour is over, you can either go back to Paris with your guide or continue exploring Chartres on your own.
During the 1-hour train journey to Chartres, your guide will tell you about the rich history of the ‘capital of light and perfume’.
You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Chartres Cathedral, home to the largest collection of medieval stained glass in the world. Here, you’ll have the chance to step on one of the last-remaining labyrinths in France, a kind of pilgrimage site built in 1200.
Your guide will share the chaotic story of Chartres and its cathedral, from the Celtic tribes to the Viking invasions, and point out myriad churches scattered all over the city.
You’ll also walk along the river Eure, which is lined with washhouses used by tanners and washerwomen in the Middle Ages.
During the day you’ll have the chance to taste the specialities of the region, such as pâté de Chartres, le Cochelin, la Poule au Pot, the local cola, and the local beer.
When the tour is over, you can either go back to Paris with your guide or continue exploring Chartres on your own.
What’s included & not included
Private English-speaking guide
Walking tour of Chartres
Tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay
Train tickets
Food and drinks
Any additional expenses
Meeting point
Gare de Montparnasse, 75014
Paris
Gare de Montparnasse, 75014Eléonore De Paris