Hotel near Notre Dame cathedral in Chartres
Stay at Le Grand Monarque, located in the heart of the city and near the Cathedral, and explore the activities in Chartres and Eure-et-Loir.
What to do in Chartres?
A medieval sanctuary, the city of Chartres, is bordered by the river Le Loir and encircled by charming medieval bridges. Chartres immerses you into both its history and heritage. From the cathedral to the Maintenon castle, the city of Chartres offers you a large range of explorations.
A medieval sanctuary with an exceptional heritage
From April 15 to January 6, “Chartres en lumières” show will highlight 20 sites of Chartres city.
Enjoy this fairytale world show every night from dusk. “Chartres en lumières” show is free.
Along the way, the visit of the cathedral is an unmissable stopover. Listed as a Unesco heritage site, this monument of history welcomes pilgrims and visitors from everywhere for the mystery and the solemnity of its architecture.
The 2600smq stained glass windows represent the richest collection in Europe. Brighting and sparkling, the iconic blue colour of the glasses took the name of the city: “Bleu de Chartres”. You may follow the labyrinth made of Berchères stone and black marble on the nave floor, explore the mystical atmosphere of the cathedral's crypts and walk up the 70 meters high north tower to contemplate both the spire and the outstanding panorama of Beauce region.
A land of explorations
Stay at Le Grand Monarque and explore the treasures the surrounding area has to offer to nature lovers: “Le Perche”, “La Beauce”, “L’Eure” valley…
Among these many authentic countryside place, you will discover the town of Bonneval, called the “Little Venice of Beauce”, the village of Châteaudun, the “most beautiful detour in France” built on a rocky spur around a castle known to be the first built castle on the Loire, the town of Dreux and its “Chapelle Royale”, Nogent-le-Rotrou and Le Perche regional natural parc…so much more than just towns and villages.
"Véloscénie", immerse yourself in the heart of the region.
The Veloscenic is a 450 kilometers trail along greenways and signposted roads. As you leave Notre-Dame-de-Paris to the sumptuous Mont Saint-Michel, a Unesco World Heritage site, you will cycle along castles, gardens, natural parcs and villages.
Whether you're on a weekend getaway or on vacation, discover the highlights of France's architectural and landscape heritage along the way: Parc de Sceaux, Château and Park de Versailles, Château de Maintenon, Chartres Cathedral, Marcel Proust's garden, Château de Carrouges, Bagnoles de l'Orne thermal baths, not to mention the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, Perche and Normandie-Maine nature parks.
