At Chartres Cathedral, every stone, window, and sculpture tells a story. With its perfectly preserved medieval stained glass, soaring towers, and mystical labyrinth, the cathedral offers a unique blend of spirituality, art, and mystery. Stand beneath the legendary Blue Virgin Window See the world-famous “Belle Verrière,” whose vibrant blue is unmatched anywhere else in Europe. Walk the ancient Labyrinth Follow the same path medieval pilgrims walked on their spiritual journey — a powerful and moving moment. Discover hundreds of hidden symbols From the Kings of Judah to celestial zodiac signs, the cathedral is a treasure chest of secret messages carved in stone. Marvel at the soaring Gothic architecture The cathedral's arches, flying buttresses, and monumental rose windows will leave you speechless. Visit one of the largest crypts in Europe Descend into the atmospheric crypts to explore ancient chapels, relics, and echoes of centuries past. See the Black Madonna
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
.. The Stained-Glass Windows (Les vitraux) Chartres is world-famous for its 176 original stained-glass windows, dating mostly from the 12th–13th centuries. They are among the best-preserved medieval windows in the world. 2. The Labyrinth (Le labyrinthe) Located on the floor of the nave, this 13th-century stone labyrinth symbolizes the spiritual journey toward salvation. Open and fully visible on Fridays (chairs are usually removed). 3. The Royal Portal (Portail Royal) A masterpiece of 12th-century Gothic sculpture, featuring: 4. The Choir Screen (Le tour du chœur) An elaborate 16th–18th century carved stone screen, with more than 200 sculpted figures, illustrating scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary. 5. The Black Madonna (Notre-Dame du Pilier) 6. The Crypts (Crypte Saint-Lubin & Crypte de Fulbert) Two vast underground crypts, some of the largest in France. 7. The Towers 8. The Rose Windows 9. The Embroidery and Relics 10. The Night Light Show – Chartres en Lumières
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Chartres Cathedral Private Tour from Paris lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $857 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We wil pick you up in the lobby of your hotel or any starting points in Paris, that will be convinient for you. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in RU, EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by France by cab.
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We were picked up on time by Dinu our driver and had a comfortable ride to Chartes. We met our guide Victoria in the Chartes Cathedral. We were very impressed by Victoria's knowledge and passion of the Cathedral. We highly recommend this tour with Victoria
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartres Cathedral Private Tour from Paris | 5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $857 | |
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