Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Chartres, France
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3.5 km
59 m
Experience Chartres in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in ChartresSight 1: Théâtre de Chartres
The Théâtre municipal de Chartres is a theatre located in Chartres, in the Eure-et-Loir department. It is managed by the Entracte association and directed by Jérôme Costeplane since 2012.
Sight 2: Ancien couvent des Cordeliers, actuellement lycée Marceau
The Convent of the Cordeliers is a historical monument located in Chartres in the French department of Eure-et-Loir in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Sight 3: Hôtel Montescot
The Hôtel Montescot is a seventeenth-century mansion in Chartres.
Sight 4: Église Saint-Pierre
The Saint-Pierre church is a church of Chartres (Eure-et-Loir), classified as a historic monument since 1840. Before the Revolution, it was the church of the Saint-Père-en-Vallée Abbey whose vestiges go up in the 7th century. The church became parish in 1803.
Sight 5: Ancienne abbaye de Saint-Père-en-Vallée, actuellement annexe du lycée Marceau
The Abbey of Saint-Père-en-Vallée was a monastery just outside Chartres in France. Founded by Queen Balthild in the seventh century, it adopted the Benedictine rule in 954 and joined the Congregation of Saint-Maur in 1650. It was closed with all other monasteries during the French Revolution in 1790. Today, its buildings lie within the city of Chartres and are classified as a historical monument. The church, Église Saint-Pierre de Chartres, continues to serve as a parish church.
Sight 6: Pont Saint-Hilaire
The Pont Saint-Hilaire is a road bridge spanning the Eure River, located in Chartres, in the Eure-et-Loir department of France.
Sight 7: Vestiges de la porte Guillaume
The Guillaume Gate is a former city gate located in Chartres, in the Eure-et-Loir department, France. It was destroyed by the retreating German army on the night of 15 to 16 August 1944.
Sight 8: Maison Picassiette
The Maison Picassiette is an example of naïve architecture made up of earthenware and glass mosaics cast in cement. It is located in Chartres, France and depends on the Museum of Fine Arts of the city.
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