Practical information

Here you will find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to Chartres Cathedral and Treasury.

Opening hours

From 5 September to 30 April: 10 am - 12:45 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm

From 2 May to 4 September: 10 am - 12:45 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm

Please note: Last visit at 4:45 pm.

Closed on Sunday mornings, 1 January, 1 May, 25 May, and 25 December.

Special closures

The Treasury will be closed on Wednesday 1 April, Friday 3 April, Saturday 4 April, Thursday 8 May (morning), Sunday 31 May, Saturday 15 August, Monday 2 November (morning) and Wednesday 23 December.

Due to official ceremonies or adverse weather conditions, Chartres Cathedral may be partially or totally closed on an exceptional basis. These changes in schedule are posted on our website.

In the event of special closure, e-tickets purchased via the Centre des monuments nationaux online ticketing service will be automatically refunded to the original payment method. No further action is required on your part. Please note that refunds may take a few days to process.

Early closure at 4 pm on 24 and 31 December 2026.

Prices

The ticket gives you access to the guided tours.

Ticket office

For individual visitors

 

Full-price admission fee

€7

Reduced rate (partnerships)

€5.50
  • Chartrexperience pass
 

Combined ticket for Chartres Cathedral, the Treasury, and Châteaudun Castle

€5.50
  
  

Visitors eligible for free admission

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For groups 

Group rate

€5.50
Available for visitors accompanied by a tourism professional (no minimum group size required). 

Passion monuments membership

Site

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Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit cards
  • Cheques
  • Chèque Culture
  • Holiday vouchers (ANCV)
  • Chèque Lire (only in shops)

Access and transport

Chartres Cathedral

16 Cloître Notre-Dame
28000 Chartres
How to get there
By car

From Le Mans: A11, exit no. 3 then N10 towards Chartres. From Paris: A11, exit no. 2 then N10 towards Chartres. From Rouen or Orléans: N154 towards Chartres. Chartres Cathedral is located in the heart of the city's pedestrianised historic centre.

By train

Direct train from Gare Montparnasse (Paris), then a 10-minute walk.

Good to know

  • Parking is available at the Chartres Cathédrale or Chartres Cœur de Ville public car parks.
  • No dogs allowed
  • No smoking or vaping in the monument
  • No suitcases allowed
  • No pushchairs allowed on the upper level of the monument
  • Guided tours are only available in French

Disabled visitors

Find out more about our services and facilities for disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page

Vigipirate Level: Urgence attentat (Highest alert: Attack emergency)

Level: Urgence attentat of the Vigipirate plan

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies government-mandated security measures for public institutions. To find out more

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