Chartres Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Chartres (France) or Chartres accommodation?  The charming city of Chartres can be found on the left bank of the Eure River in the Eure-et-Loir department of France. The town is famous for one of the best preserved High Gothic cathedrals from the 12th century. The Cathedral of Chartres is also a World Heritage Site with remarkably stained glass and enamel representations of Christ’s disciples. The 13th century abbey church of St Pierre a, the St Aignan Church from the 13th to the 17th centuries and the 12th century St Martin-au-Val are also worth visiting.

Chartres is home to several wonderful museums. The Museum of Fine Arts can be found in an Episcopal palace while the History Museum highlights military uniforms and accoutrements. Le Centre International du Vitrail is an interactive cultural museum specializing in stained glass art. The Natural Science and Prehistory Museum and the Conservatoire du Machinisme et des Pratiques Agricoles agriculture museum should also be visited. The 14th century the Porte Guillaum is an ancient fortification along the river. The La Maison Picassiette building is a must see. The Monument to Jean Moulin is also worth looking at.
For recreation, you can visit the Cbs St Jean Park which has wide open spaces for several activities. Adventurous boating opportunities can be enjoyed at Petite Venise while areas such as the Bishop’s Gardens, the Sakurai Gardens and the Horticultural Gardens are excellent for walking, picnics and peaceful relaxation. Le Plaisir de Déguster offers a splendid taste of Chartres at their daily wine tasting session. Chartres hosts a variety of small and large scale events, chief of which is the Chartres Arts and Crafts Fair held annually for four days in October.
Chartres is home to a few youth hostels and camp sites and numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts and fully furnished self catering apartments. Among the magnificent luxury stays in the city are the Chateau D’Esclimont rated four stars and situated on a striking property, the Hotel Chatelet in the city center and the Hotel Mercure on the peaceful outskirts of the town. - Browse the Chartres Map or compare Chartres accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.