Practical information
Here you will find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to Chartres Cathedral and Treasure.
Opening hours
Exceptionally closed on Thursday 22 May from 2 to 3 p.m.
From 5 September to 30 April 10am- 12.45pm and 2pm - 5pm
2 May to 4 September 10am- 12.45pm and 2pm - 6pm
Please note : Last visit at 4.45pm.
Closed on Sunday mornings, January 1st , May 1st and 25 th December.
Exceptional closures
Exceptional closure : Wednesday 5th March morning, Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th April, Saturday 26th April morning, Saturday 3rd May afternoon, Sunday 4th May afternoon, Friday 23th May afternoon, Saturday 24th May afternoon, Sunday 25th May, Thursday 29th May morning, Saturday 31th May morning, Saturday 7th June afternoon, Monday 9th June, Saturday 21th June afternoon, Friday 15th August.
Due to official ceremonies or adverses 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 exceptional closure, e-tickets purchased on the Centre des monuments nationaux online ticketing service are automatically refunded to the bank account that was debited. There is no need to make any claims. Please note that there will be a delay.
Early closure at 4pm on 24 an 31 December 2025
Rates
The ticket gives you access to the guided tours.
For individual visitors | |
Full-price admission fee | 7 € |
Special rate (partnerships) | 5,5 € |
| |
Combined ticket for Chartres Cathedral and Treasury and Châteaudun Castle | 5,5 € |
| For groups | |
Group rate | 5,5 € |
| Any person coming with a tourism professional with no minimum number of people. |
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Payment method
- cash
- credit cards
- cheque
- Culture cheque
- holiday vouchers (ANCV)
- Lire cheque (only in shops)
Access and transport
Chartres Cathedral
16 Cloître Notre-Dame28000 Chartres
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
- Chartres cathédrale or Chartres cœur de ville public car park
- No dogs allowed
- No smoking or vaping in the monument
- Suitcases not permitted
- 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.
Vigipirate plan
To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more