1 day in Chartres Itinerary

Renowned for its medieval cathedral built on a hill by the left bank of the Eure River, Chartres is a small city in the Centre-Val de Loire region and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): steep yourself in history at La Maison Picassiette, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise St-Aignan, and then take a stroll through Chartres Historic Preservation Area.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Chartres travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. April in Chartres sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 39°F at night.