Chartres is a city in northern France, and home to possibly the finest gothic cathedral in the country: Notre Dame de Chartres. The idyllic Bishop's Gardens situated directly behind the Cathedral offers beautiful views of the city and the surrounding areas. Chartres Perfume Festival is a famous gathering of the fragrance industry, while the Chartres ‘Festival of Lights' magically illuminates the city's historic buildings.
If you take up car hire from Chartres you can explore the Loire Valley to the south, or even head for Paris and Versailles through the Rambouillet Forest on the N10.
Chartres is a city on a hill, meaning you can see the awesome spires of Chartres Cathedral from miles away across the flat surrounding lands. Once you've visited the cathedral, relax in the Bishop's Gardens before heading into the historic streets of Chartres which slope down towards the Eure River.
Car hire from Chartres means you can visit attractions such as the nearby Chateau de Maintenon, which sits just off the D906 to the north. Alternatively, you could head into the Loire Valley beginning with the scenic Chateau de Meung sur Loire (N154/A10).
