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OFFICE DE TOURISME DE CHARTRES CHARTRES TOURIST OFFICE Maison du Saumon 8, rue de la Poissonnerie - CS 10289 28008 Chartres Cedex - France Contact: Amélie PESCHARD Tel.: +33 (0)2 37 18 50 35 • Fax: +33 (0)2 37 21 51 91 E-Mail: [email protected] Welcome to Chartres Capital of Light and Perfume
At the crossroads between Brittany, Normandy and castles of the Loire Valley, the two steeples of the Chartres Cathedral of our Lady rise majestically from the Beauce Plain like a mirage. The cathedral is an unrivalled medieval splendour, catching the attention of the beholder. Beneath its flying buttresses beats the pulse of the old town. Winding streets with fascinating names, lined with old houses, steps that lead you down to the lower town which is reflected in the waters of the Eure River… here you can lose yourself and yet find your way. The hustle of market stalls, the charm of a humpback bridge straddling the river, elegant facades, the colorful stained-glass windows of an old church, the wealth of the museums
WELCOME WELCOME with their countless treasures, the magic of « Chartres light Show » (Chartres en Lumières) event which lights up the town, the passion of craftsmanship, the coolness of a terrace next to a watermill… here, all of your senses are aroused! Welcome to Chartres!
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Identity
POPULATION
39, 273 inhabitants (Chartrains, Chartraines). 60 % of the population are under 40’s; the same percentage applies to the working population.
Mayor : Jean-Pierre GORGES.
The urban area “Chartres Métropole” counts 47 urban districts with a population of 125 751 inhabitants.
Media library TWIN TOWNS AND FRIENDSHIP PACTS Chartres is twinned with:
Ravenna (Italy) since 1957
Speyer (Germany) since 1959
Chichester (Great Britain) since 1959 Bethleem (Palestine) since 1994 Evora (Portugal) since 2004
León (Spain) since 2009
Chartres has signed friendship pacts with:
Sakuraï (Japan) in 1989
Cuzco (Peru) in 2002
Cooperation with:
Luján (Argentina) Xi’an (China) Mysore (India) Place de l’Etape au VIn DID YOU KNOW? Around 1 300 000 tourists from
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING all over the world, among them 300 000 pilgrims, visit Chartres each year.
2 Chartres light Show: A unique experience to live!
A LITTLE FLASHBACK
Since 2003, the city of Chartres, member of the international network of cities lights “LUCI” (Lighting Urban Community International), committed to the commission “Light and Tourism”, has become aware of the need to develop events around the Light which could gather locals and invite tourists to an unusual discovery of its entire heritage. "Lights of Chartres" has become one of the major events in the city, through its spectacular night tour, and reveals its monuments and major attractions highlighted and put in music, among them the Cathedral, the Fine Arts Museum, the historical districts, the banks of the Eure river, the media Library, the Theater...
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NEWS IN 2016
From April 16th to October 8th – 13th Edition this year.
April 16th: 4th Urban Trail by night
September 17th: The Festival of Light: numerous animations with varied types will be organized: street art shows, plastical installations, interactive and participatory activities walking around with music, final show. New scenographies for the Fine Arts Museum (diocese garden facade (from April 16th), facade of honor (from June 21st), the theater and the Saint-Andrew Collegiate Church (from April 16th).
For more information:
Chartres Light Show official site: www.chartresenlumieres.com Stay connected and follow us on our Facebook® DID YOU KNOW?
page « Chartres en Lumières », on Instagram® , Twitter® , Instagram® and Tumblr® . Every year, 300 projectors and video- Download « Chartres light show » (Chartres en projectors, distributed on different sites and 30 computers, dedicated to the control of the Lumières) application available on Google Play® or projectors, are used. Apple Store®. DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING Share your moments ! #chartresenlumieres Dazzling!
3 Chartres: Capital of Perfume In the heart of the Cosmetic Valley, Chartres is home to world’s leading perfume and cosmetic manufacturers. The city is now in its magic scents and precious fragrances with "Autrica" the fragrance by Chartres.
AUTRICA, THE FRAGRANCE BY CHARTRES
Developed by « Créassence » and conditioned by « Cegedis », both members of the Cosmetic Valley, the fragrance by Chartres is revealed under the name of Autrica. Launched in June 1st 2012, this bottle design recalling the famous stained-glass windows of the cathedral and the inevitable blue of Chartres. It’s a promotional object which reflects all the dynamism and lifestyle of the destination. The fragrance meets a real success with the local public but also with visitors come from France and foreign country. Let you inebriate by a green and tonic departure, which remind the dynamism and the modernity of the floral heart, tenderly rose-coloured, realling the beauty and the elegance of the city. Autrica - bottle of 50ml, water perfume for women. On sale at the Tourist Office of Chartres at the price of €42. Some of Chartres Tourist Office partners also commercialize Autrica in their shops, don’t hesitate to ask us the full list of our retailers.
For more information about the perfume in Chartres and especially the Cosmetic Valley: see on pages 27 and 28.
DID YOU KNOW?
The name of the perfume « Autrica » makes DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING reference to the bright city of Chartres, born on the blanks of the river Autura, more than 2000 years ago and took the name of Autricum.
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History of Chartres ANTIQUITY AND Sacked by the Normans, the town and the cathedral were given HIGH MIDDLE AGES new life by the donation of « Mary’s Veil », a holy relic, by
During the period of the Gallic independence, a market/small Charles the Bald in 876. town was founded on the Autura (today’s Eure River): Aurikon, In 911, the Vicking chief Rollon besieged Chartres. The Holy Relic meaning « Port on the Eure ». The town would become a was placed upon the ramparts. The Vikings failed (in their siege) capital for the Carnutes, from whom Chartres derives its name. and beat a retreat. Shortly after, Rollon converted to Christianity. Under the Roman rule, Autricum became an important city and In Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, he signed a treaty with Charles III, king of th was the siege of a diocese at the end of the 4 century. France, granting him the entire crown territory of Normandy.
MIDDLE AGES
The Earldom of Chartres (also known as the Earldom of Chartres and Blois) reached its peak in the 10th century. Its most famous character undoubtedly remains Count Thibault "The Cheat" (950 to 978).
Around 1000 A.D., during the time of Bishop Fulbert, Chartres became an intellectual and spiritual center whose reputation would spread throughout Europe, reaching its height in the 12th century.
Several times devastated by fire, the Cathedral was rebuilt starting from 1194 on the old crypt constructed by Fulbert.
In 1328, the Country of Chartres, which had been ruled for a long time over by the powerful Counts of Blois and Champagne, was brought within the royal dominion.
After the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453), Chartres suffered from numerous tragedies, including the Black Death in 1348.
As a result, the town got consideraly smaller and the districts lying outside the town walls were abandoned. The war came to a provisional end with the Treaty of Brétigny (7 km from Chartres) signed on 8th May 1360 by the kings of England and France (Edward III et King John II "The Street « des Ecuyers » Good").
FROM THE FRENCH WARS OF RELIGION UNTIL THE 17TH CENTURY
The wars of religion and everything that it involves stopped the city evolution. The town was besieged several times during this period (1568-1590).
Following the Day of the Barricades (14 May 1588) when the Duke of Guise proclaimed himself King of Paris, Henry III found refuge in Chartres.
On 27th February 1594, Henry IV was crowned King of France at Chartres: he was one of the few French kings not to be crowned in Reims. In the literary domain, three Chartres natives gained renown in the 16th and 17th centuries: the poets Philippe DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING The coronation of Henry IV Desportes and Mathurin Régnier and the moralist Pierre Nicole.
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Chartres Cathedral Masterpiece of 12th and 13th century with her 4,000 sculpted statues and her 5,000 figures in 2,600sq.m of stained glass windows from this period. Registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located on a rocky outcrop, at the peak of the city (170 m high), the Chartres Cathedral can be seen at more than 20 km around. THE FIRST CATHEDRALS
While the first cathedral seems to have been built in the 4th century, the oldest relics date back to the 9th century with the crypt of Saint-Lubin. Several buildings were then rebuilt on this same site. In 876, the King of France, Charles the Bald, offered to the town of Chartres a holy relic: a piece of clothing worn by the Virgin Mary originally referred to as the "Holy Shirt" and today called "The Virgin's Veil". According to the legend, this veil was worn by Mary when she gave birth to Jesus. This relic's veneration contributed to the further expansion / influence of the Chartres sanctuary, as well as to the city's economic development. After a fire in the 11th century, Bishop Fulbert had a new cathedral built of exceptional size for the time. Today, all what remains of this cathedral is the crypt, the third largest in Europe after Saint Peter's in Rome and Canterbury. Manuscript André de Mici In 1134, most of the city was devastated by a fire, however the cathedral was saved. Afterwards, a new façade was built by extending the nave. The base of the northern tower started to be built during this period. Then, around 1145, the constructions began on both the Royal Gate, in the centre of the façade, and the southern bell tower, today known as the "Old Tower". The façade was completed between 1150 and 1155, the Old Tower around 1170.
THE CRYPT Chartres Cathedal is proud to have the hugest crypt of France, 3rd crypt of Europe (after St Peter’s Basilic and Canterbury). Long of more than 200 metres this huge corridor; considered as a low church ready to welcome lots of pilgrims who came to commune themself in Chartres, testimony of the history of the Cathedral’s construction. The St-Lubin’s crypt, the deepest crypt, constitute one of the oldest visible vestiges of the Cathedral. This sanctuary accumulates, to him only, more than a thousand years of hystory of edifice’s architecture.
DID YOU KNOW?
The main dimensions of the Cathedral Total length of the nave: 32,80 m Total length: 130,20 m Height of the South Tower (Old Bell): 103 m Height of the North Tower (New Bell): 112 m Transept length: 64 m Nave’s length, taken axis by axis in pile: 16,40 m Total length of the nave: 32,80 m
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING Width of the transept: 13,99 m Chevet of the Cathedral Height of the big western window: 10,94 m Diameter of the western rose: 12,18 m
7 THE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL
In 1194, following a fire that destroyed the cathedral (except the facade and the crypt), a great surge of faith allowed a quick reconstruction, in less than a quarter century. The names of the successive architects who worked on the project are not known, but the final result shows remarkable coherency. Indeed, the whole building was built between 1194 and 1221. The Cathedral was dedicated in 1260. It represents the first example of the High Gothic architectural style. The Reims, Amiens, Beauvais… cathedrals would borrow the same structure, but would be lightened in style and built even higher. The original iconographic work designed by theologians in the 12th and 13th centuries has been preserved.
THE MAIN FACADE THE GATEWAYS
The cathedral’s main façade (in the west) has The nine sculpted Cathedral’s gateways – Cathedral’s three gateways on each conserved the original 12th century Royal Gateway side: the Royal Gateway on the west side (1145 - 1170), the ‘Alliance’ gateway and its large picture windows, as well as the south to the north (1220 - 1230) and the ‘Church’ gateway to the south (1220 - tower (on the right, 103 m) and the lower sections of 1230) – enable the visitor to appreciate the precision and finesse of the work the north tower. The rose window dates back to the 13th century, of the Chartres’ sculptors, raising the level of perfection of the slightest detail whereas the flamboyant style spire of the new tower to new heights. The represented scenes transcribe the Christian thinking of the (on the left, 112 m) was built in the 15th century. time. They show the "catechism in images". There are more than 4,000 These two high towers – including one which can be sculpted figures. At the Royal Gateway you will observe the delicacy of the visited from the interior – catch your eye from the Virgin with Infant (right-hand picture window) and the pure lines of the Christ plain below and still guide the pilgrims. in Majesty (central picture window). On the left-hand picture window “the works of the seasons” illustrate the daily life in the 12th century.
THE LABYRINTH
Chartres Cathedral possesses a magnificent example of a church labyrinth. It is on the floor of the nave and dates back to around 1200. At certain times during the year, you can still see it as it was in the 13th century; it has never been the object of restoration work. The labyrinth is circular and made up of flagstones from Berchères and bands of black marble. The 261.5 m long pilgrimage path was walked by pilgrims of the Middle Age in prayer, thereby representing a symbolic pilgrimage to Labyrinth Jerusalem. Clared of its chairs, it can be walked from 10am to 5pm on Fridays from Lent until All Saints' Day.
THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS
The sparkling stained-glass windows, 172 in total and covering 2,600 sq.m, with about 5,000 represented
characters, are exceptionally expressive. They represent the richest collection in Europe both in terms of DID YOU KNOW?
their age and their beauty. Stained glass masters applied all Owner of the Cathedral, the State-Ministry of Culture their talents to these windows in the 12th and 13th centuries. and Communication ensures its preservation, The oldest stained-glass windows, famous for their special maintenance and promotion. In the framework 2014- blue, date back to the 12th century. They are like a picture 2017 introduced by the DRAC Centre-Val de Loire, more book, illustrating the Bible and the life of the Saints. The mark than €15m will be dedicated to this building with the help of the Region, of European funds and of
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING of their donators appears on them: coats of arms for the sponsorship. important families or scenes describing specific trades for www.culturecommunication.gouv.fr/Regions/Drac- corporations. Centre-Val-de-Loire 8 PILGRIMAGES Each year, the cathedral welcomes about 1,300,000 visitors from around the world.
For 300,000 among them, the visit is an act of faith in this sanctuary where Our Lady of Chartres has been venerated for almost two millenniums.
Throughout the year, pilgrims from France as well as foreign (including Japanese) dioceses and parishes visit the cathedral. These pilgrimages are sometimes quite colorful, such as the annual mass in Tamil for 5,000 Paris-region residents of Sri Lankan origin. Chartres is especially popular among student pilgrims.
In the spring, thousands of believers and non-believers follow in Charles Péguy’s footsteps, their search culminating, after many miles of walking, in a visit to the Marian sanctuary. The pilgrimage to Our Lady of Christianity the Whit Monday also attracts a large crowd.
Information about pilgrimages in 2016 on page 33.
MUSIC
Besides being a place of prayer, the cathedral is also a privileged place for music, especially organ music. From spring until autumn, instrumental and vocal ensembles hold regular performances. “La Nuit des Cathédrales”, 21st May The “Soirées Autrement”, from 1st July to 31st August. Every week, three
events in the cathedral: “Bible en continu” (bible reading) on Tuesdays, Nave and transept of the Cathedral
“Vitraux grand format” (stained glass projection) on Fridays, and “Moment Chartres Cathedral is one of the buildings affiliated to the Centre for musical” (concert) on Sundays. National Monuments International Organ Festival, from 3rd July to 28th August. International Organ Competition 4th September.
More information about these events on pages 31 & 32.
Notre-Dame de la Belle Verrière - 12th century
Information:
Rectorat de la Cathédrale
16 cloître Notre-Dame DID YOU KNOW?
28000 CHARTRES The blue of the stained-glass window “Notre-Dame-de-la-Belle-Verrière” www.cathedrale-chartres.org attracts visitors from all around the world. Tél. + 33 (0)2 37 21 59 08
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING This radiant blue was obtained by coloring the pâte-de-verre with cobalt oxide. Later, other, less expensive pigments would replace this 12th-century blue, known as “Chartres blue”.
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Chartres : a rich heritage The First-time that tourists came in Chartres, they naturally visit the cathedral. They're surprised to learn that near this must-see site exists an incredibly rich heritage, holding fascinating discoveries, especially in the older districts.
THE AMAZING CHURCHES
Notre-Dame Cathedral: a masterpiece of the 12th and 13th centuries, with 4,000 statues and 5,000 figures in its 2,600 sq. m. of stained glass windows. Registered on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Saint-Peter Church: former abbey church of Saint-Père-en-Vallée, dating from the 10th, 12th and 13th centuries and boasting numerous 14th century stained-glass windows. Saint-Aignan Church: 16th and 17th century stained-glass windows. Rechèvres' Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church: Abbot Stock, a German priest, is buried here. Prison chaplain for Paris between 1940 and 1944, he lent moral support to French prisoners. Interned in the German prisoner-of-war camp near Chartres in 1945, he founded the "Barbed Wire Seminary" which regrouped future German priests in
captivity.
th Saint-Aignan Church Saint-André Collegiate Church: 12 century. No longer in use, the building today hosts exhibitions and concerts.
THE MUST-SEE MUSEUMS
Fine Arts Museum: former episcopal palace. Collections of paintings, including a large collection of Vlamincks, earthenware, ancient tools, enamels. Concerts are held in the Italian Room. Temporary thematic exhibitions are proposed throughout the year.
Agriculture Museum: the COMPA sets off all that has contributed to the agricultural wealth of the Beauce and Perche areas. The museum was closed for works. Re- opening in April 2016.
Fine Arts Museum
School Museum of Chartres and “Eure et Loir” area: This museum is dedicated to the educational heritage of the beginning of the 20th century. Created in 1975, it gathers together thousands of objects such as French maps or colonies from the age, natural science boards and magical lanterns,
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING paintings and reading desks…. This museum proposes exhibitions and thematic activities. School Museum of Chartres and « Eure et Loir » area © Compa © Compa
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A CITY ARCHAEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Archaeology Department was set up in 2003 and its mission is to manage archaeology at every stage in its development, from submission of applications for land use to presenting final results to the public.
The department is composed of some fifty people including archaeologists in the field and experts
(anthropologist, archaeozoologist, ceramologist, topographer, researcher studying small artefacts, historian and restorer, etc.), a team in charge of promoting and communicating about the research and a management team. Since 2005, the department has undertaken over 150 archaeological field operations such as supervision of fieldwork or rescue missions, diagnostics, excavations, etc. without mentioning activities for the benefit of school and family audiences.
Two sites are the scene of long-term excavations: the Gallo-Roman sanctuary of Saint-Martin-au-Val since 2006, and since 2010, the medieval remains of the Guillaume Gate barbican which is listed as a historical monument.
Some fifty scientific papers have been published since 2008.
In addition to operations in Chartres, the department has also managed eight excavations in neighbouring towns: Gellainville, Mainvilliers, Mignières, Poisvilliers and Sours.
The department's collections are composed of over 50,000 artefacts (pottery, coins, tools, jewellery, wall paintings, etc.). Some of them are being meticulously restored so that they can be presented to the public during exhibitions.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Since 2005, more than 130 operations on the ground have been realized: operation works or intervention of rescue, diagnostics, excavations… but also activities for school or familial public. TOURISME ET DECOUVERTES ET DECOUVERTES TOURISME
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GIVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE MEANS FOR TAKING OWNERSHIP OF ITS HISTORY
A comprehensive project to promote the historical heritage of Chartres composed of an archaeological park and a museum area is currently being developed. It is expected to see the light of day in the Saint-Brice district, on the site of Saint-Martin-au-Val and in the former premises of the abbey. The first stage of this project was the department's move to these premises in 2015. Every year, the department organises a number of events for the general public to present the profession of architect, sites currently being excavated and the collections. In particular, it also takes part in the following national events: The Long Night of Museums in mid-May; National Archaeology Days at the beginning of June; European Heritage Days in mid-September and the Festival of Science in mid-October. It co-organises local events such as the Gallo-Roman Festival and the Saint-Fiacre medieval festival.
3D IMMERSIONS: TWO FREE APPS TO DOWNLOAD
In cooperation with UTCHA, a company based in Chartres, the department has developed a number of digital applications for smartphones and tactile tablets which are available in French and English on the App Store and Google Play. 3D restitutions and augmented reality and virtual tours immerse you in the history of Chartres.
« Saint-Martin-au-Val In Situ » Take a 3D tour of the sanctuary as the inhabitants of Avtricvm (ancient Chartres) experienced it 2000 years ago. Augmented reality enables you to visualise the edifice on the present map of the district. To download it, type: Saint-Martin-au-Val In Situ in the App Store® and Google Play® search engines. To download it, type up: Saint-Martin-au-Val In Situ in the search engine of iTunes and Google Play®.
« Chartres-La Porte Guillaume In Situ »
This App enables you to discover the development of the site of the Guillaume Gate and its barbican from Antiquity to the present day and a 3D reconstitution of this defensive structure at its peak in the 15th century.
To download it, type: Chartres La Porte Guillaume In Situ in the App Store and Google Play search engines.
Information: Archaeology Department - City of Chartres Julia BIGOT-RIDEAU Communication Department 35 rue Saint-Michel - 28000 Chartres Tél : + 33 (0)2 37 23 42 23 Email: [email protected] http://archeologie.chartres.fr TOURISME ET DECOUVERTES ET DECOUVERTES TOURISME
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CITE CREATION: PRESENTATION
Since 1978, Cité Création makes mural work, frescoes, decorations, scenographies, urban design, adapted or customized, in a public area or private at the inhabitants service, visitors’ or tourists’. More than 440 monumental works have been carried out nowadays, in the entire world: Canada (Quebec), China, Russia, France, Germany. Each work aims to reveal, mark, embellish places, streets, cities or urban industrial spaces or services.
THE BEL AIR FRESCOES
A group composed of a project manager, an artistic director, and three designers and six muralist painters, was involved in this project: three months has been necessary to design these frescoes and nine for the achievement. Four buildings, that is to say a surface area of 4000m², have seen their grayish walls disappeared to leave the place to colored ones. Now there are shimmering colors under the form of diverse trompe-l’oeil. The great subject have been chosen by the tenants: the first one is inspired from the downtown architecture, with the timbered houses, the second one covers the theme of the Beauce identity with a big scene representing the mower of the wheat, a third one reveals the edge of the Eure, the last one refers to the Cosmetic Valley thanks to the theme of the perfume. At the end, sixteen panels are visible in the quarter, on which curious people can also seen many details and the representation of the regulars of the district. The inauguration took place on September 26th, 2008. Until 2009, Bel Air frescoes were the most important example of mural frescoes. They were defeated by the Carrefour Center in Shanghai with a surface are of 6000 m2 (representing France).
CHARTRES ON STAGE After the Bel Air frescoes, the city of Chartres reiterates in the field of trompe l’œil realising a new frescoe in the city center to commemorate Général Marceau showing a cinema scene. For this creation, around 300 litres of paint were used to cover an area of 170m2.
DID YOU KNOW?
The inhabitants have stricken the pose and some
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING of them appear on the walls… a cat here, a young girl with here doll in her arms there!
16 Chartres: curiosities Built and decorated between 1930 and 1962 with pieces of broken crockery and earthenware, the Picasiette House is a unique example of Naive Art… an house which arouses amazement and admiration to deserve her visits.
THE PICASSIETTE HOUSE Raymond Isidore was born September, 8th, 1900. He was the seventh and second youngest child of a modest working class family. Until 1924, he lived at his parents’ house in Chartres, rue des Grandes-Filles-Dieu at first and then rue des Béguines. He was at first a moulder in a little foundry of Chartres and then a moulder in the Teisset, Rose and Brault.
After a few years, he married Adrienne Dousset and they had three children. Then, he bought the land situated rue des Rouliers (now rue du Repos), on which he will build his house.
In the beginning of the 1930’s, he was employed at the Tramway company of Eure et Loir and he started to build his house and to decorate the interior of it. Eight years later, he decorated the courtyard and outside walls of the house. Until 1962, he continued to decorate the house, he built a chapel and a summerhouse. Moreover, he bought the adjacent piece of land and he decorated the second courtyard. After a while, it was the construction of the enclosing wall and the garden porch and the decoration of the garden as well as the creation of the spirit Tomb.
Raymond Isidore died the day before his birthday.
The City of Chartres acquired Picassiette House on 20th October 1981.
DID YOU KNOW ?
The mocking nickname of Picassette can be roughly translated by plate stealer and the Picasso of plates. This name refers to the gigantic amount of broken plates, crockery and various sorts of glass, which Raymond Isidore had to
DISCOVERING CHARTRES CHARTRES DISCOVERING collect to complete his enterprise.
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French way of life
Chartres boasts an exceptionally rich culinary heritage: Mentchikoffs, macaroons, beer and Chartres Pâté, Sablé de Beauce biscuits, cochelins, poule au pot, edible flowers, as well as delicious "Rétrodor" baguettes.
GOURMET DELICACIES Chartres offers visitors various local specialities:
Chartres Pâté: Famous since the 18th century, Chartres Pâté is a pasty in the form of a pie filled essentially with game meat. Originally, it was made using plovers and dotterels, birds that would pass over Chartres during their migrations. When these birds disappeared, partridges and pheasants were used instead. It is a part of the gastronomic heritage of the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Poule au Pot: Henry IV is reputed to have declared, "If God allows me to live, I will make sure that there is not a single labourer in my kingdom who does not have the means to enjoy a boiled chicken on Sundays." The poule au pot, or "boiled chicken", eaten by peasant families became popularly associated with the reign of Henry of Navarre, the only king to have been crowned in Chartres Cathedral, on 27th February 1594. In memory of this event, some restaurants in Chartres include a poule au pot on their menus, especially during the "Henry IV Weekend" (February 27ht and 28th 2016).
The Mentchikoff: a sweet made of fine praline chocolate covered with Swiss meringue was created in 1893 at the time of the Franco-Russian Alliance. Today, many of Chartres' confectioners continue to make this delicacy, which delights the gourmets and gourmands.
The Chartrenser: two small puff shortbread bound by a salted butter caramel referring to Britain, one of Franz Stock favorite regions. This name "Chartrenser" ("Chartrains") is the one that have given the German prisoners of volunteer students from 1945 to 1947 at the "“Seminary behind Barbed Wire”". In creating this product, Ioos House hopes to contribute to the restoration of the old building of the "Seminar Barbelés", today European Franz Stock Meetings Centre.
The macaroon: Originally invented in DID YOU KNOW? Venice during the Renaissance, the The « Maison Monarque » offers its new delicacy: macaroon can now be found throughout « le Pèlerin » (the pilgrim). This soft cake made of France. Made from a paste of ground wheat Beauce, almonds and fruit paste is marked on almonds, sugar and egg whites, this the top of a design symbolizing the labyrinth of FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH Chartres Cathedral. A culinary nod to remember that delicious, round biscuit can be filled with Chartres welcomed and still welcomes many pilgrims various flavours. throughout the year today.
18 The « Rétrodor » baguette: This traditional baguette made from flour without any additives, the result of subtly blending the best Beauce wheat has a light, fluffy middle with irregularly-shaped holes white part and a golden crust. Famous throughout France, this baguette is also appreciated abroad. L’Eurélienne: This is the only beer of the 2000s made in Eure&Loir, “L’Eurélienne” is mixed, she is bottled in the familial farm unless 10km of Chartres. The raw materials are selected and mixed with raw cereals from the farm, transformed and then packaged. The creation of products is traditional without any mechanical filtration or pasteurization. The different steps of fabrication, the method of work are 100% hand operated until the collage of label.
The Sablé de Beauce Biscuit: Made exclusively with Beauce and Eure-et-Loir wheat, the Viron flour mills follow a traditional recipe for their sablé de Beauce biscuits. Made with a generous dollop of churned butter beaten in with fresh eggs from the Beauce region, it's 100% natural (no additives). This delicious, little wheat biscuit doesn't crumble and keeps perfectly.
The teas of Chartres: The « Blue Tea of Chartres »: a blend of black and green tea, citrus fruits, berries and violet-flavoured in a specially designed blue tea caddy. This exquisite tea-blend, created by the coffee and tea shop “La Brûlerie de Chartres”, is inspired by the famous “blue colour of Chartres”, The « Lights of Chartres » tea: a blend of black and green tea, green apple, blackcurrant, apricot-flavoured (allusion to the event, which takes place every year, from April to September), The « Kiss of Chartres » tea: a blend of black and green tea, berries, hazelnut, caramel, rosebud-flavoured (referring to the Cosmetic Valley). The “Henri IV” tea: an aphrodisiac blend of green teas and black, almond, ginger, mint, lemon, vanilla, berry pink or cocoa (referring to Henri IV, the only king of France to have been crowned in Chartres Cathedral in 1594.
Vitrail de Chartres (local chocolate): Unveiled to the public during the national show « Les Artisanales de Chartres » last October, the famous blue of Chartres can be admired in the cathedral but also it can be tasted. David Lambert, pastry chef and chocolate maker, wanted to link the cultural and gastronomic history of Chartres: its stained-glass windows and its Mentchikoff. Both make a praline sweet (almond/hazelnut and dark chocolate) and a meringue which remembers the Mentchikoff. Its stained-glass finishing touch is obtained by a cocoa butter with natural blue pigments and gold dust. Taste it!
The Cochelin: A puff pastry in the form of a man which is sometimes DID YOU KNOW ? filled with chocolate, raspberry or Offer no more flower but eat them ! marzipan. The Cochelin was originally prepared at New Year's. You can taste it in the department, production of Virginie BOUCHARD to
FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH Tremblay-leVicomte (municipality of Tremblay-les Villages).
19 Croc Frais®
The Eure-et-Loir on all tables at the cocktail hour Market leader in fresh olive, the Croc Frais® company, founded in 1998, is located in Mignières (10 km from Chartres). Using its ascension in the market, the company continues to build on the alliance “taste quality and innovation” (creation of the holding OLIVES & CO, catering olives’ launch, culinary aids and spreadable). Black, green or purple, plain, flavoured or stuffed, succumbs to the multitude of authentic and full of flavour recipes.
The Lemonade « la Beauceronne »
The lemonade “La Beauceronne” was created in 1888 by Fernand SAVOURE. Five generations later, Stanislas SAVOURE decides to reintroduce this ancient recipe of lemonade, with the ingredients of water from the region of la Beauce and sugar beets from the sugar refinery of Artenay. The Beauce Cola
After the Corsicans, the Bretons, or northerners, the Beauce region has now its cola “Made in Beauce”. Launched on March 28th, 2010, the“Beauce Cola” is produced with sugar beets from the sugar refinery of Artenay (30km in the South of Chartres).
The Rosé wine of Chartres and the vineyard of Saint-Brice
In April 2003, a little vineyard of 500 wine plants was created on a hill in Saint-Brice, a southern district of Chartres. The 25th of September 2006, the first harvest of blue-shaded grapes took place, with more than 1000 kg of grapes, and since then the harvest is celebrated every year in Chartres.
THE BEES ON THE ROOFTOPS OF THE MEDIA LIBRARY AND THE THEATER Chartres revive its local beekeeping tradition with the installation of beehives in the town centre by Jean-François BILLARD. Beehives were installed on the roofs of the media library. The first years confirm that the bees enjoy the city. The famous « Miel de la Médiathèque » (media library’s honey) is from them on produced on the rooftops of the media library. The « Miel de Chartres » (the honey of Chartres) is produced since 2008 at the Perriers’ site, near the « Saint-Brice » district. Annual harvest in some figures: The 5 beehives on the roof of the media library produced between 100 kg of flower honey with lime. The 25 beehives, at the Perriers’ site, produced around 50 kg by beehive in 2 crops. The second one is a combination of flowers (acacia and lime). DID YOU KNOW? To discover: the « 11, Cours Gabriel » located in an old garage with the Eiffel architecture, glass roof and metal girders. Its 145 sq. m will be exclusively dedicated to the cookery with a cooking workshop and a shop. To discover: the cookbook « 50 recettes de terroir en Eure-et- Loir » by Laurent Clément, star chef. FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH 20 YOU ARE « THE CHEF » – COOKING SESSIONS FOR GROUPS
Discover our cooking sessions in the prestigious setting of La Maison du Saumon. These cooking sessions are offered to adults and children. You will cook macaroons, Paris Brest or French specialties.
More: At the end of the session, every participant will keep the recipe and his creations.
Book your cooking session at Chartres Tourist Office (+ 33 (0)2 37 18 26 23) or by e-mail ([email protected]).
« TERRES D’EURE&LOIR » PRODUCTS AND THEIR ORIGINAL RECIPES
The "Terres d'Eure & Loir" label was created in 2002 by Chamber of Agriculture. It promotes local products and culinary know-how. "Terres d'Eure & Loir" guarantees the authenticity of its products from Beauce, Perche, Dunois, Drouais and Chartres. Since 1st July 2011, Chartres Tourist Office is categorised « Terres d’Eure&Loir », to promote Chartres and its area as a gourmet destination through value added products. Discover recipes of local producers on the website:
www.terre-eure-et-loir.fr
Information:
TERRES D’EURE&LOIR - Aurélie TOUTAIN
Chambre of Agriculture
Tel: +33(0)2 37 24 45 36 - Fax : +33(0)2 37 24 45 90
Email: [email protected] DID YOU KNOW? Thanks to precooked Ebly® wheat, the Beauce is today present in kitchens throughout France. FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH
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Chartres: art and craftsmen workshop
Close to Paris, Chartres combines culture and French “art de vivre” (way of life), blending the fun of the discovery and an exceptionally rich heritage for visitors: talented arts and craftsmen, including its famous glass studios, offer to curious tourists a fascinating stay.
PASSIONATE ARTS AND CRAFTSMEN Glassmakers, watchmakers, stone-cutters, upholsterers, bookbinders, picture framers, wrought-iron workers, illuminators, sculptors and potters, the skilled arts and craftsmen of Chartres and the surrounding area invite you to visit their workshops and share in their passion.
Information: Chartres Tourist Office « ARTISANALES DE CHARTRES »: NATIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Wealth and diversity of craft' activities are too little known today. The fair promotes all the activities around crafts through demonstrations, tastings and entertainment to 80,000 visitors who come each year.
In October, nearly 500 exhibitors and 150 trades show their activities to the curiosity of visitors every year, as the « Greatest living workshops ». In 2016, it will take place from 7th to 10th October.
The variety of craft skills is made up of a panel rich of traditional crafts such as modern.
Visitors will find many concrete examples like the pole including eco-construction presenting the latest technologies for sustainable development.Through its "Districts of crafts", spaces dedicated to training institutions in the Region Centre (Centre of Apprentice Training, Professional High Schools), the « Artisanales de Chartres » is also an opportunity to create or confirm some future professional vocation. In these areas, young people take turns to give demonstrations of their daily activity: food services, construction, automotive, horticulture and landscaping.
Information: « Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat d’Eure-et-Loir » DID YOU KNOW Charlotte LE CHEVALIER Giving a « new dimension » to the art Communication Manager of Glass! Different stained glass masters Tel : + 33 (0)2 37 91 57 20 are experimenting new technics of E-mail : [email protected] creation like projection of glass ,
FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH www.les-artisanales.com « fusing » or photo printed on glass.
22 TALENTED STAINED-GLASS MAKERS The art of stained-glass window making is still alive. Each day in Chartres, master glassmakers make use of their skills not only to restore old stained-glass windows, but also to create new works for both public buildings and private residences. Many artists and craftsmen working with glass have come to the city to study the works of past masters and have also decided to set up shop in Chartres. Other studios, specialized in the restoration of the old stained-glass windows of historic monuments or in the creation of new windows for private homes, passionately pursue their art, continuing to make Chartres the modern capital of stained glass making. In addition, numerous public buildings are decorated with stained glass windows from local studios. The general craze for this art has led certain master glassmakers to open their studio doors to the public such as Loire, Picol. Each year, an open house is organized. The “Galerie du Vitrail” A veritable antique shop full of stained-glass windows, the gallery exhibits and sells old and modern stained-glass windows, while its bookshop, unique in France, offers more than 400 titles on the subject.
ARTWAY CHARTRES
Multi-generational group led by common artistic and human values Artway Chartres was born in 2007. This association highlights and works on redefining aesthetics by loosing inestimable and ancestral prestige of glass.
With constant research and development, Artway Chartres tackles the innovation of the material’s technical quality, its implementation and layout. The association is also behind the projection of light on glass.
DID YOU KNOW? It is after his military service that Gabiel LOIRE arrived in Chartres and met the Delaporte canon.
In 1946, he opened his own stained glass studio. For him, making stained glass is truly teamwork and the stained glass master is the designer. He has made known the techniques of “dalle de verre” (facetted glass) in the world.
FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH The workshops are now run by Jacques, Hervé and Bruno (Gabriel’s son and grandsons). Visits every Friday from 2pm to 5pm. Tel. +33(0)2 37 21 20 71
23 Sainte-Foy Church QUALITY ANTIQUE SHOPS AND DEALERS « Galerie de Chartres » Chartres counts around ten antique shops, offering a large selection of quality furniture, paintings, ornaments, and art objects. These shops are located in the city centre and in the lower town. A list is available at the Tourist Office.
Not to be missed: « Rendez-vous des Chineurs » (flea market), year-round, on the 4th Sunday of each month, on Epars square. Tel.:+33(0)6 42 37 77 46.
Every Tuesday, the “Hôtel des Ventes” sells old objects and furniture, while every weekend, the “Galerie de Chartres” organizes international public auctions (dolls, toys, photos, furniture, etc.).
LE CHEMIN DES ARTS - ARTIST’S STUDIOS IN CHARTRES
Numerous places to meet artists and discover their work: three galleries and a workshop constitute the « Chemin des Arts »:
Contemporary mosaic exhibition gallery, Chapelle St-Eman – 11, rue St-Eman. Open every day: 2-6pm except on Mondays. Free entrance.
Saint-André Collegiate Church Saint-André Collegiate Church – 2, rue Saint-André. Open from Tuesday to Sunday : 10am-7pm depending on the Saint-Eman Chapel exhibitions. Free entrance.
Contemporary art gallery, Prieuré St-Vincent – 12, rue Porte Cendreuse. Open from Tuesdays to Fridays: 2-6pm; Saturdays and Sundays: from 2-7pm. Closed on Mondays. Free entrance.
Contemporary art workshop – 1, rue du Massacre.
To visit these studios or to have more information on the exhibitions, please call the office of the city hall of Chartres (« Direction des Affaires Culturelles») at:
+33(0)2 37 23 41 43.
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24 Well being in Chartres
In Chartres, enjoy numerous parks and gardens and opt for a ride by bike in the city.
CHARTRES, A GOOD PLACE TO ENJOY LIFE Chartres is working every day to make more beautiful spaces dedicated to pedestrian areas, terraces or public gardens. Chartres has « 4 flowers » label and has obtained, in 2011, the « Gold flower ». This distinction is due to 60 gardeners who are involving in :
Maintenance of green spaces (195 acres) spread out in the city,
The culture of 3000 sq.m. marketgarden crops, the size of trees and the maintenance of parks and gardens.
Management of green waste and the setting up of alternative methods like mulching, ground-cover plants… ; the release of ladybirds or the abolition of weeds without any toxic products.
These practices demonstrate Chartres commitment in the « Zero pesticide target in our cities and villages » charter. A policy of sustainable development has been established where wa can quote hives in the roof of Media Library, the work to promote nonmotorized transportation like bike or Cyclo 2 (from June to September) and free electric shuttles Filibus®.
USE NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION - USE YOUR BIKE !
« La Maison du Vélo » (Rent-a-bike office) in Chartres
Located at the rail station, it proposes short and large duration bike and accessories renting (mountain bikes, children’s bikes, electric bicycles) and offers advices and useful information about the practice of bike (itinerary, events, tourist tours…)
Byke Paths
Chartres favours the development of paths dedicated to bike. Indeed, the city planning is made to connect DID YOU KNOW ? lines of business, universities, sport areas, green areas and the city center entrance. Moreover, the urban The « Véloscénie » is a wonderful road which highlights network is not limited to the city center; the different sites or exceptional point of views. Departure metropolis develops also paths for bikes. from Notre-Dame de Paris, passing by Versailles Castle and Chartres Cathedral to arrive in Mont Saint-Michel. FRENCH WAY OF LIFE LIFE OF WAY FRENCH www.veloscenie.com
25 The Cosmetic Valley : competitiveness cluster
Beginning in the 1960s, the great Parisian perfume makers moved their production facilities from the capital to nearby regions, only an hour from Paris. In their wake, numerous small and medium-sized businesses in the perfume and cosmetics industry were set up.
Today, the Cosmetic Valley, located southwest of Paris, gathers 50% of cosmetic and perfume industry jobs. This strategic centre ensures the competitiveness of this key sector of the French economy, as well as the continued value of the "Made in France" label.
Grouping in Chartres and the Eure-et-Loir an exceptional concentration of businesses and creative energy in the beauty sector, the Cosmetic Valley today represents France's and the world's number one network of perfume and cosmetics-related companies: at the moment, more than one cosmetic product over ten sold in the World has been producted in the heart of the Cosmetic Valley.
This key sector assures production for the jewels of the luxury and beauty industry. KEY FIGURES 800 companies including 80% of SME and around fifteen large luxury brands 70 000 employments All employments of the Cosmectic sector are present : culture of aromatic plants, formulation of active principles, creation and formulation, production of perfumes and cosmetics, control, test and analysis laboratories, point of sale advertizing and design, conditionning, plastic injection, packaging, logistics ... 8 universities €18 bn turnover, that is to say 50% of the french ©LVMH Recherche global industry in the Beauty sector.
136 course of studies ECONOMY ECONOMY 226 research laboratories
8600 research workers DID YOU KNOW? The first important perfume was created 50 news sites implanted since the creation of the cluster. by a « nose » from the area: Jicky de Guerlain
26 Among the most popular perfumes, the Cosmetic Valley produces such classics as Shalimar, XS for her and Calandre for women and Habit Rouge and XS for men, as well as recent favourite ones: Lolita Lempicka, Vivienne Westwood's Boudoir, and Paco Rabanne's Ultraviolet Man, but also Invictus, One Million, « La Pe te Robe ».
In the beauty and spa products sector, the Cosmetic Valley produces Guerlain's Météorites and the lipstick Divinora, Lancaster's line of sunscreens, Issima body care and Dior soaps.
The Cosmetic Valley was declared a "competitiveness cluster" on 12th July 2005.
Its main goal is to become the world's most important cluster in the perfume and cosmetics industry, and thereby establishing France as the number one country in this sector.
COSMETIC VALLEY’S COMPANIES
Guerlain Dior Nina Ricci Lolita Lempicka Jean-Paul Gaultier Lancaster group Hermes Parfum LT Piver
Shiseido ©Coty Pacific Europe Paco Rabanne Parfums YSL Beauté Recherche et Industrie And also Gemey Maybelline (L’Oréal), Clarins, Caudalie, Chanel. Some multinationals implanted in France : Unilever, Procter&Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson&Johnson.
Information: Cosmetic Valley
ECONOMY ECONOMY 1, place de la cathédrale - 28000 Chartres DID YOU KNOW?
Tél. + 33 (02) 37 21 12 11 10 tons of rose petals are needed to E-mail : [email protected] 1 kilo of rose oil.
27 The distribution bysector: jobs, over athirdofthem Almost 4,329companiesprovide theChartres agriculture Chartres: industry, shoppingand Following are thebestperformingcompanies foreach sectorof thelocaleconomy: imports. These companiesexport and innovate everyday. The mainsectors of industrialandcommercialactivityareparachemical, perfumes, INDUSTRIES ECONOMY Services: 2,056 companiesemploying 11,261 workers. Commerce: 1,584 businessesemploying9,048 workers. Industry: 689 companies employing10,259workers. Chemical etparachemicalindustry: Automotive (Equipment): Insurance: www.cci28.fr Email: [email protected] Tel: +33(0)237 8428 5 avenueMarcelProust-28000 CHARTRES (C.C.I.) Chambre de Commerce et d’ Information: MMA
Asahi Diamond IndustrialEurope components)Asco (tire Lumileds France(lights) products) Reckitt BenckiserFrance (household cleaning Novo Nordisk (medicine) suspension)conditioning and Maflow France Automotive (powersteering, air in theindustrialsector. Industrie d’Eure-et-Loir
28 area “Chartres Métropole” with 30,928 Miscellaneous: Precision industry: Perfume andcosmetics industry: Axiane EVERIAL GFP Cinq sur windows) woodworking, specializedindoorsand Lorenove–Lorebat-Lorillard (industrial Actia Automotive Nypro France Sapa Profilés (aluminiumprofiles) Alban Muller Puig France Fragrance (cosmetics) Guerlain (perfumeandcosmetics) automotive subcontracting,insurance and
SHOPPING
The city's central pedestrian area encourages the development and diversification of shops catering to the many tourists visiting Chartres.
A colourful food market is held on Saturday and Wednesday mornings in the Baltard-style market hall located at Place Billard, near the cathedral. A flower market is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Place du Cygne (at Epars Square during the works on Cygne Square).
Chartres also offers numerous traditional shops.
Pinson Butcher's, at 4 Rue du Soleil d'Or, is one of the oldest butcher's shop in France. Built in 1892 in the Modern style, the butcher is unfortunately closed since the end of 2013. Roland Pinson having ceased activity. It wants for a buyer to perpetuate the art of traditional cut.
In the Chartres area, there are 3 large supermarkets (more than 2,500 m²) and 10 supermarkets (400-2,500 m²), as well as specialized chain stores.
Information: Information:
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie d’Eure-et- Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat d’Eure-et- Loir (C.C.I.) Loir 5 avenue Marcel Proust - 28000 CHARTRES 24 boulevard de la Courtille - 28 000 CHARTRES Tel: +33 (0)2 37 84 28 28 Tel: +33 (0)2 37 91 57 00 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] www.cci28.fr www.cm-chartres.fr ECONOMY ECONOMY
29 AGRICULTURE
Capital of the Beauce area, the « granary of France », Chartres is located in the Eure-et-Loir administrative department, the first grain area of France, in the region Centre/Val de Loire, the first grain area of Europe.
New products are developped around Chartres, such as potatoes which knew a new success.
The Centre area and especially the Eure-et-Loir rank second in the production of Colza and developpe a new way for the operation of its agricultural products. Indeed, the agricultural area of Chartres favors the harvests for cosmetic.
Many places for agricultural research are located in Beauce area. Efficient transformation tools are used in many food-chains, such as:
Milling of flours; Sugar industry; Slaughter of poultry; Manufacture of cakes, pastries and breads; Dairies; Feed; The presence of Ebly®, the ready-to-cook wheat.
Information: DID YOU KNOW? Chambre d'Agriculture The « Grands Moulins de
ECONOMY ECONOMY 10, rue Dieudonné-Costes 28000 CHARTRES Chartres » produce 100 000 tons of Tél. + 33 (02) 37 24 45 40 wheat per year. E-mail : [email protected] www.eure-et-loir.chambagri.fr 40% of this production is used to manufacture the famous French baguette Banette® !
30 2016 major events
Chartres enjoys a particularly rich calendar of cultural and festive events: Chartres Light Show event, music and dance festivals, exhibitions and fairs showcasing local know-how… All these activities combine to make visitors want to extend their stay.
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Henri IV Week-end, 27th and 28th February "Poule au Pot" menus in the restaurants; bouillon and wine tastings; "Chartres during the rule of Henry IV" theme tour; activities celebrating the memory of Henry IV, King of Navarre, the only king to have been crowned in Chartres, in 1594. Tel: +33 (0)2 37 21 05 12
Open days in stained glass factories, from 1st to 3rd April Information: Chartres Tourist Office: Tel.: + 33(0)2 37 18 26 26
« Festival des Clavecins de Chartres » (Harpsichord Event), from 27th March to 3rd April Tel: +33 (0)6 26 90 33 78
The market of Loire Wines « Paulée », 3rdApril This event, which is a showcase for the wines produced around the Loire, provides an opportunity to highlight young winemakers in particular and to taste the wines from the previous grape harvest. Billard square. Tel: +33 (0)2 37 18 15 15
Chartres en Lumières (Chartres Light Show), from 16th April to 8th October Every evening, the heritage of Chartres comes under the spotlight: monuments and unavoidable attire themselves of shimmering and take another dimension. See page 3 to have more information. Tel: +33 (0)2 37 18 26 26 - www.chartresenlumieres.com
Chartres en Lumières « La Nuit des Cathédrales », on 21st May © Conception: Spectaculaires, les Allumeurs d’Images Exceptional night opening of the Cathedral, national event. The Cathedral will stay open midnight with many activities (concerts, visits). Tel: + 33 (0)2 37 21 59 08.
« Les Soirées Autrement » in the Cathedral of Chartres from 1st July to 31th August “Bible en continu” (bible reading) on Tuesdays; “Vitraux grand format” (stained-glass projection) on Fridays; “Moment Musical” (concert) on Sundays. Free entrance. Open until 10pm. - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 21 59 08
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« Les Soirées de Chartr’Estivales » (Chartres Summer Evening Festival), from 1st July to 27th August Street and musical entertainment (at 9pm) ; organ concerts in the Cathedral and shows. Organisation: ChartrEstivales. - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 18 26 26
"Festival International d’Orgue" (International Organ Festival), 3rd July – 28th August Festival showcasing "Europe’s talented organists". Free concerts by renowned musicians, Europe’s elite Chartres Summer Evening Festival organists, Sundays at 4:30pm in the Cathedral. Free entrance. Tel: +33 (0)2 37 36 67 48.
"Concours International d’Orgue" (International Organ Competition) on 4th September . Tel: +33 (0)2 37 36 67 48.
Gallo-Roman event, 2nd and 3rd July Discover the buzzing sanctuary in a festive atmosphere: artisans and builders from the 1st century milling around the future building. Tel.: + 33 (0)2 37 23 42 20
La Saint-Fiacre, 27th August . Medieval animations/ activities and demonstrations of professions at Porte Guillaume. Tel: +33 (0)2 37 31 46 64
Festival of Light
Fête de la Lumière (Festival of Light), 17th September Large, popular festival with a special illuminated route through the town and numerous events. - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 18 26 26
"Rencontres Internationales de Mosaïque" (International Mosaic Fair), from 15th October to 6th November : The works of 200 mosaic professionals and amateurs, a series of lectures, the awarding of the Picassiette Prize. Participants from 15 different countries. Tel: + 33 (0)2 37 88 05 34
Fête des Vendanges (Grape Harvest Festival), 24th and 25th September Chartres invites you to discover popular traditions and agricultural practices from the beginning of 20th century to the present day. Information: +33 (0)2 37 25 69 06
Journées Lyriques de Chartres et d’Eure-et-Loir (Music Festival), in October Chartres and the Eure-et-Loir region invite you to enjoy a musical tour in the company of Eve RUGGIERI, artistic director. Tel: +33 (0)2 37 30 13 38
“La 25e heure des Villes Sanctuaires”, 29th October DID YOU KNOW? Chartres is part of the Association of the Shrine towns in France that brings together shrine towns and tourist offices in the whole France. This Chartres' traditional Foire de la Saint- association organizes, every two years, an event which aims to discover the André (Saint Andrew's Fair) dates back shrines in an unusual and original way. Tel.: + 33(0)2 37 18 26 26 to the Middle Ages. It was held near Saint-André Collegiate Church and th th Festival “Carré d’As Jeunes talents”, 18 to 27 November was the region's largest pig market. Performances by talented, young musicians from French and European Ever since then, the fair has been held conservatoires, at the Fine Arts Museum. PRACTICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION PRACTICAL on the closest Sunday to Saint Tel: +33 (0)9 54 44 22 87 Andrew's Day.
32 FAIRS AND SHOWS Chartres flea market, 19th and 20th March Antique merchants at Chartexpo (Paris road). - Tel: +33 (0)6 09 04 93 57
« Salon du Chocolat et de la Gourmandise » (Chocolate and Greed Exhibition) 19th and 20th March Chartrexpo (Paris road) - Tel: +33 (0)6 09 04 93 57
Automn flea market, September Chartrexpo (Paris road) - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 24 51 60 Artisanales de Chartres (National Craft Fair), 7th - 10th October Eight centuries ago, it was craftsmen who built Chartres Cathedral. It's only natural that the “Artisanales de Chartres” should be held in the capital of the Eure-et-Loir. This nationally-famous fair has established itself as the country's most im- portant meeting for craftsmen (see page 23). Tel: +33 (0)2 37 91 57 00
« Foire de la Saint-André » (Saint André's Fair), November Town centre. This fair goes back to the Middle Ages. - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 23 40 00
Christmas activities : 3 weeks in December Musical entertainment in the town centre - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 18 47 60
Flea Market throughout the year - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 23 40 00 (see page 23)
« Rendez-vous des Chineurs » (flea market), year-round, on the 4th Sunday of each month, on Epars square. Tel.:+33(0)6 42 37 77 46.
SPORTS Horse racing, from March to December, at the Chartres racecourse Tel. +33 (0)2 37 34 93 73 World Championship of Swimming, 26th to 27th August Information: +33 (0)2 37 18 47 60 Aquatic Complex - ice skating rink « L’Odyssée » - Tel: +33 (0)2 37 25 33 33: The largest aquatic complex-ice skating rink in France with more than 4,500sq. m of water, a skating rink measuring 1300sq. m, a diving pool 20m deep, an outdoor 50m pool, a fitness suite and catering facilities, a children’s space, activities during the year.
PILGRIMAGES
« Jeunes d’Ile-de-France » – Sunday 20th March « Working people » pilgrimage – Sunday 8th May Tamil pilgrimage from Sri Lanka – May Our Lady of Christianity pilgrimage – 16th May Assumption (procession in the city) – 15th August
AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Numerous events make Chartres a lively city to visit: quality theatrical and musical performances, rich and varied
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33 Accommodation and access QUALITY HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS 23 hotels in the greater Chartres area, with 1,116 available rooms
4 4-star hotels: 282 rooms 7 3-star hotels: 388 rooms 2 2-star hotels: 101 rooms 7 unrated hotel : 218 rooms 3 tourist-class hotels : 127 rooms
Diverse, friendly restaurants. Numerous restaurants, serving everything from traditional cuisine to exotic specialties, invite you to discover the pleasures of dining out in Chartres.
MOTORWAY AND ROAD LINKS
Motorway links: Chartres is at 60-minutes drive from Paris (89 km). Two motorways link Chartres directly to the capital: Via the Porte d'Orléans or the Porte d'Italie: the A6 (direction: Lyon), then the A10 (direction: Bordeaux) and the A11 (direction: Nantes). Via Porte de Saint-Cloud: the A13 (direction: Rambouillet). To the West (direction: Brittany), the A11 is accessible at Thivars (9 km) by the N10 (direction: Tours): then, Le Mans (116 km) and Rennes (251 km); Angers (199 km) and Nantes (290 km). Road links: D910 to Paris (89 km), Tours (141 km), then Bordeaux (446 km) and Spain. D923 to Le Mans (121 km) and Nantes (299 km). N154 on the route linking Rouen (134 km) to Orléans (73 km).
BY RAIL 33 daily links (in both directions) between Chartres and the Paris-Montparnasse railway station, TGV Atlantic's hub. Trip length: 50 to 70 min.
Each day, 12 trains link (in both directions) Chartres and Le Mans. Several trains also link the city with Brittany.
After your arrival at the Train station, opt for the discover of the city by bike. Go to « La Maison du Vélo » Place Pierre Sémard-28000 Chartres - Tel : +33 (0)2 37 32 83 51
BY PLANE The Paris airports are accessible by motorway from Chartres: Orly Sud and Orly Ouest, at 75 km (45 min); Roissy- Charles-de-Gaulle, at 120 km (80 min). PRACTICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION PRACTICAL The Tours airport is 150 km away from Chartres (2 hours).
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