A day to visit Chartres
Head less than an hour from Rambouillet to discover the city of Chartres. This historic and charming city will have some great surprises in store for you. Follow the guide to discover the places not to be missed, for a day.
Book one of the 55 rooms at the Best Western Amarys hotel in Rambouillet, for a peaceful day of sightseeing!
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres is worth the detour. The tone is set from the entrance, with its richly sculpted and admirably preserved portals.
Lose yourself in its crypt and labyrinth before gaining height to observe its 103-meter-high spire and its 7 bells up close, with a panoramic view of Chartres as a bonus.
Not forgetting to admire the beauty of its stained glass windows: it is the only cathedral in the world to have preserved so many, with no less than 2,600 m² of period windows!
Head to Maison Picassiette, where the talent of mosaic artist Raymond Isidore is revealed.
He made his house a place as surprising as it is inspiring, decorating his garden and house with pieces of multi-colored crockery and glassware over time, from floor to ceiling!
Each room is a work of art, where the imagination is king. Immerse yourself in the creative world of the artist, whose house is labeled 20th Century Heritage!
Immerse yourself in the city's medieval past: its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses are perfect for a walk.
You will see the ruins of the Guillaume gate, the staircase of Queen Berthe, the Maison du saumon, etc. at the bend in the streets.
On the Chemin des arts, you can admire contemporary works, housed in buildings that are several centuries old.
Go down to the lower town, on the banks of the Eure: along the canals you will discover bridges, wash houses, and old houses.
After this day of sightseeing, you can enjoy La Table de Baptiste, the restaurant of our Best Western Amarys hotel.
Book one of the 55 rooms at the Best Western Amarys hotel in Rambouillet, for a peaceful day of sightseeing!
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres
A masterpiece of Gothic art
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres is worth the detour. The tone is set from the entrance, with its richly sculpted and admirably preserved portals.
Lose yourself in its crypt and labyrinth before gaining height to observe its 103-meter-high spire and its 7 bells up close, with a panoramic view of Chartres as a bonus.
Not forgetting to admire the beauty of its stained glass windows: it is the only cathedral in the world to have preserved so many, with no less than 2,600 m² of period windows!
La Maison Picassiette
A unique museum of art brut
Head to Maison Picassiette, where the talent of mosaic artist Raymond Isidore is revealed.
He made his house a place as surprising as it is inspiring, decorating his garden and house with pieces of multi-colored crockery and glassware over time, from floor to ceiling!
Each room is a work of art, where the imagination is king. Immerse yourself in the creative world of the artist, whose house is labeled 20th Century Heritage!
Stroll through the streets of Old Chartres
A picturesque district
Immerse yourself in the city's medieval past: its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses are perfect for a walk.
You will see the ruins of the Guillaume gate, the staircase of Queen Berthe, the Maison du saumon, etc. at the bend in the streets.
On the Chemin des arts, you can admire contemporary works, housed in buildings that are several centuries old.
Go down to the lower town, on the banks of the Eure: along the canals you will discover bridges, wash houses, and old houses.
After this day of sightseeing, you can enjoy La Table de Baptiste, the restaurant of our Best Western Amarys hotel.
