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Chartres Cathedral

Chartres, France

History

A Gothic cathedral with some of the best-preserved medieval stained glass in Europe and a floor labyrinth, uncovered on Fridays in season. Its two spires are visible across the wheat plain for miles.

Nearest town
Chartres, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.4478, 1.4876
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Bord de l'EureCampsite
    2 km from Chartres Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de Camping-Car CourvilleMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Chartres Cathedral · 16 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal de Courville-sur-EureCampsite
    18 km from Chartres Cathedral · 52 pitches
    TentsCaravansWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Car-Park Les Villages VovéenMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Chartres Cathedral · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de Camping-car de Nogent-le-RoiMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Chartres Cathedral · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car de Châteauneuf-en-ThymeraisMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Chartres Cathedral · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Chartres Cathedral?

Chartres Cathedral is in Chartres, France, at GPS 48.4478, 1.4876. It is about 68 km from Orléans.

Can you camp near Chartres Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bord de l'Eure, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Chartres Cathedral?

Chartres Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Royal châteaux around Paris.

What is there to see near Chartres Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Palace of Versailles (61 km), Claude Monet’s house and gardens (70 km), Château Gaillard (88 km) and Palace of Fontainebleau (90 km).

When is the best time to visit Chartres Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)