HD Guided Chartres Cathedral with Licensed Driver-Guide

Highlights

Guided tour of one of the most beautiful cathedrals and stained glass windows in France


Description

If you are fascinated by the numerous majestic places of worship that make up the French landscape, then this visit is surely for you.

Your private Licensed Driver-Guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, before heading 50 miles to the southwest of Paris. Direction Chartres, to visit one of the most beautiful cathedrals in France.

Chartres Cathedral, also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, is an imposing gothic medieval construction. a true architectural wonder, considering the centuries traversed by the cathedral it is remarkably well preserved. It stands out as one of the most important holy places in the world, pilgrims from around the world make their way here, it is located on the path of the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella.

Built between 1194 and 1250, the cathedral still houses the Sancta Camisa, a tunic said to have been worn by Virgin Mary at Christ’s birth. Presumably given to the Church by the son of Charlemagne, this relic is considered today one of the most important relics of the Christian world. The guide will first give you explanations and descriptions about the outside, focusing on the 3 portals decorations. Then he will invite you to step in and discover the spectacular multi-coloured stain-glass windows.

Dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, it is one of the most important collections of stain-glass windows in the world and the reason why this cathedral has been appointed as an UNESCO world heritage site. The guide will invite you to explore the religious and secular scenes depicted on the windows, point to you the ancient labyrinth (1205) of the ground floor, and walk around the spacious nave, the superb choir wall, and the many other wonders this Cathedral has to offer.

Included

Pick-up, drop off Hotel

Excluded

Lunch

Essential informations

Duration: 5h
Meeting time: 08h30 or 13h30
Meeting point: Lobby of your Hotel
Availability & close out dates: Daily except on Sunday Morning (Mass), on December 25th & January 1st
Cancellation Policy:
7 days or more in advance: full refund of monies paid *
Less than 7 days: 50% of monies paid *
24 hours or less: non-refund of the monies paid
*  Except for all the non-refundable tickets required for bookings (Versailles tickets, Cruise tickets, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay, etc…)

COVID-19 Safety measures

Disinfecting seats, arm rests and handles, between each service with a disposable antiseptic cloth
Airing of the vehicle interior after each service
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Face masks are available on our vehicle for the clients in case of mandatory wearing of masks