Visits and activities
Discover the incredible Treasury of Chartres Cathedral, but also its heights, offering a breathtaking view of the city and its metal framework, or admire the blue of its stained glass windows...
Our range of visits and activities
Guided tour of the heights, available in English
Climb the 200 steps of the spiral staircase to discover the heights of Chartres Cathedral! Stroll along the north transept to admire the flying buttresses from the roof, part of the north tower and the great roof space with its imposing metal framework.
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Visit in English: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 am. Duration: approx. 1 hour.
Self-guided tour of the Treasury
Discover a true little museum of the cathedral, with 150 works of art and precious objects majestically displayed in a completely restored architectural setting. Built in the 14th century at the apse of the Cathedral, the Saint-Piat chapel houses the Treasury of Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, one of the most emblematic in France, spread over 2 floors.
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Every day except Sunday morning. Limited to 15 people every 30 minutes. Tour document in French and English.
Guided tour of the Treasury of Chartres Cathedral
To find out all about the history of the Chartres Cathedral Treasury, take a guided tour! Follow in the footsteps of a passionate guide and discover the history of the most emblematic objects in the collection: liturgical objects (goldsmithery, textiles, votive offerings), items from the Royal Portal and the rood screen... which will no longer hold any secrets for you.
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Every day at 4pm. Limited to 15 people. Duration: 1 hour. Visit in French only.
Guided tour of the Cathedral
An emblematic Gothic cathedral, Notre-Dame de Chartres reveals the ingenuity of its builders. Through its history, architecture, sculpture and stained glass windows, you'll discover an edifice whose reputation is well established. A journey to the heart of the cathedral that will reveal the special features of this site, characteristic of the Middle Ages at its peak.
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Every day at 2:15 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Visit in French only.