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Cathedrale de Chartres

16 cloitre Notre-Dame, Chartres, France
33 2 37 21 75 02
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Chartres
4.5 of 5 stars 185 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its high-Gothic art and architectural style.
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Flower Mound, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We looked forward to visiting Chartres for years and were disappointed that so much of it was blocked off for cleaning. However, it was still magnificent. I would really recommend staying overnight in Chartres, as it is a lovely town and there is a fabulous light show at night. Do take the Malcolm Miller tour, as so many others recommend.... More

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Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We had a tour with Malcolm Miller who wrote most of the books about the cathedral. What a wonderful tour! He knows everything about the building. We went on the morning and afternoon tour! More

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chicago
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Twice a day during the week 80 year old malcolm miller gives one of his spirited tours of the cathedral.no 2 tours alike,you will get so much more out of your visit The tour only goes if he has 10 people and the fee this spring was10 euros/person Ask at the front entrance gift shop if he is there that... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

One of the pre-eminent cathedrals in Europe, it is magnificent and awe-inspiring. There is a special light show that is taking place every night for the next few months after dark. Gorgeous and imaginative! More

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Paris, France
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Nothing more to say, this place is rightly a World Heritage site designated by UNESCO. Very moving. They are currently cleaning the Cathedral little by little and it will be absolutely beautiful when it's finished, well even more beautiful. I will return. Unmissable if you are visiting Paris for a week or so, a lovely day out. More

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Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Ancient beauty, undergoing well needed renovation, cleaning. More

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Amazing interior and the stained glass windows were amazing. It was a wet and cold day in Chartres, so the catherdral was very cold inside making our visit brief. There are topurs of the catacombs offered where on can see the veil of Mary, but we did nt arrive at a convenient time to stay for the tour. More

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Bisbee, AZ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We recommend Malcolm Miller's English-language tour --- he made us really see the details of this wonderful cathedral. More

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Savannah, Georgia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Malcom Miller's tour in English is not to be missed! More

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Athens, Greece
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This cathedral is a must for lovers of gothic architecture and undoubtedly worth seeing for the "average" tourist. The facade is spectacular and the stained glass work in the interior is of the finest of this kind. Restauration works did not hinder our visit. We enjoyed our walk in the streets of this small, picturesque town, as well as passing... More

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