Visits and activities
Discover the incredible treasures 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 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 an enthusiast and discover the history of the most emblematic objects in the collection: liturgical objects (silverware, textiles, votive offerings), items from the Royal Portal and the rood screen... which will no longer hold any secrets for you.
Information
Every day at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm except Sunday mornings. Limited to 15 people. Visit in French only.
Self-guided tour of the Treasury
Discover a veritable little museum of the cathedral, with 150 works of art and precious objects displayed in majesty in a completely restored architectural setting. Built in the 14th century at the foot of the Cathedral, the Saint-Piat chapel houses the treasures of Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, one of the most emblematic in France, over 2 floors.
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Every day except Sunday morning. Limited to 15 people every 30 minutes. Tour document in French.
Guided tour of the heights
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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Every day at 11.30 am and 3.30 pm except Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Duration: approximately 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 climax.
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Every Wednesday at 2.30pm. Duration: 1 hour. Visit in French only.