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French Crossroads

Dreaming Of France

Dreaming Of France: Chartres

An artistic city that offers stunning architecture, outdoor adventures, and regional delicacies.

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Chris O'Brien
Apr 07, 2023
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Notre Dame Cathedral in Chartres
Cathédrale Notre-Dame in Chartres

Chartres is located in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region. The city is about an hour southwest of Paris and is known for its artistic culture and community, especially for the spectacular stained glass windows of its Notre Dame Cathedral (La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres).

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