4 days 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.

Explore Chartres' surroundings by going to Amboise (Chateau Royal d'Amboise & Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci), Chambord (Domaine National de Chambord & Chateau de Chambord) and La Maison des Parapluies (in Blois). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Cheverny, walk around Parc des Bords de l'Eure, have fun and explore at Musee de l'Ecole de Chartres et d'Eure-et-Loir, and contemplate the long history of La Maison Picassiette.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Chartres trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In May, daytime highs in Chartres are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C.