Chartres Cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current cathedral, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1250, is the last of at least five which have occupied the site.
We attended a guided tour within the Cathedral, hosted by a British man who has lived in Chartres for years, and has basically devoted his life to educating people on the church. It was interesting, but hard to keep the little ones interest....as you can imagine.
The town itself also turned out to be amazing. So quaint.
A river running through...
Timbered buildings....
Just a beautiful place to visit. For more pictures from our day in Chartres, here is a link: Chartres
Next up....Monet's Garden.....
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