Chartres, a city in north-central France southwest of Paris, is famed for its massive Cath�drale Notre-Dame. The Gothic cathedral, completed in 1220, features 2 towering spires, flying buttresses, Romanesque sculptures, pavement labyrinth and elaborate rose windows. The interior's blue-tinted stained glass is distinctive, and the nearby Centre International du Vitrail has workshops and exhibits on stained-glass art.
The choice for the first town of our tour was a great pick. The hotel and the sights were all within walking distance so we got to take a peek at what was to come. The train station was but a block away.
The
hotel had a nice lobby. The breakfast area was where the very first
meeting of the tour group met for the very first time.