During a weekend in Chartres at our 3-star hotel, start your visits with one of the finest masterpieces of the 12th and 13th centuries: the Notre-Dame de Chartres cathedral. Classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, it houses 2,600 m² of beautifully preserved stained glass windows, unique in the world. On your stroll from the upper town to the lower town, discover the cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and pleasant terraces on the banks of the Eure. Interested in unusual places? Visit the Picassiette House, in the Saint-Chéron district, an amazing house entirely decorated with mosaics.
With its restaurant, comfortable rooms and a friendly welcome, our Kyriad accommodation is ideal for a week-long stay in Chartres. You will have time to enjoy the charm of the city and discover more about its historical heritage. Visit the International Stained Glass Center to discover all the secrets of this ancestral art. Pay a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, which brings together a collection from the Middle Ages to the present day. The many green spaces are also worth visiting, such as the gardens of the Bishopric and their panorama over the old town.
Are you visiting Chartres with your family? Climb aboard the small tourist train, which is the ideal way to see the essentials without getting tired. For green spaces, head to the park that’s on the banks of the Eure. In the center, it houses playgrounds, a small farm, mini-golf and even paddle boats. Another place that will appeal to the youngest guests is the castle of Maintenon, located 30 minutes from Chartres. A games book will help you discover this beautiful residence. And if this visit makes you want to continue towards the castles of the Loire, find our hotels Kyriad in Center-Val in Loire.