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Wednesday, 7 January 2015

Paris to Chartres

We leave from Montparnasse and an hour later arrive in Chartres.  We are staying at the Mercure, typical large hotel chain but close to the cathedral, which is the main reason we are here.  The cathedral is amazing.  One of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world and the stained windows are absolutely amazing!   I have seen many cathedrals in the world, Chartres stands out as one of the most amazing I have ever encountered.


Mercure Chartres

Strolling around Chartres

The stain glass windows were amazing



Stunning!









Overlooking Chartres



In the crypt

One of the many frescoes

Still in the crypt

It’s quite cold walking around so we head to a bistro for a bite to eat and a warming wine then it’s back to the cathedral for a tour of the crypt.



















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