One-day itinerary · Centre-Val de Loire · France
What to see in one day in Chartres: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Chartres in a single day.
12.7 km on foot · about 5 h with visits
Stop 1
Vendôme Chapel, Chartres cathedral
Cathedral · Chartres
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Saint-Piat chapel of the Notre-Dame de Chartres cathedral
Cathedral · Chartres
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.6 km from the previous stop
Couvent des Cordeliers (Chartres)
Church · Chartres
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 3.2 km from the previous stop
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Josaphat
Abbey · Lèves
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 8.8 km from the previous stop
Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'Eau
Abbey · Ver-lès-Chartres
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.