Printable maps of Chartres
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Chartres
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Chartres with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Chartres area
This Chartres map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Chartres and surroundings
France - moving around the country
Yet another important airport is the airport of Bordeaux, which is located in the province of Bordeaux. There are two terminals in its territory. You can get to the city by bus, transfer, or taxi. Anyone can rent a car of famous international brands on the territory of the airport. The infrastructure of the airport includes a number of bars, shops and restaurants, as well as a tour desk, currency exchange offices, bank branches, and lounges. In Lyon, is situated a well-known international airport, called Lyon Saint Exupéry. Several years ago, a second terminal was opened on the territory of this airport. This has significantly led to an increase in the airport’s capacity. The infrastructure of this air station also meets all the requirements and standards of European service. Here everyone will find places for a snack and a comfortable relaxation. You can hold an urgent business meeting or arrange a tourist tour in any direction. In addition, tourists can exchange money for euros and use the services offered by some bank branches.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in France
France is not a deeply religious country; almost half of its inhabitants do not belong to any religion. However Christmas is celebrated in its cities on a special scale. This day becomes a symbol of miracle. The streets are lit up with a huge number of flashing garlands and ornaments, luxurious fir trees decorated with glass toys are mounted in the squares. Children put boots and shoes under the tree in the house, in them on Christmas night should put gifts by Peer Noel, getting inside through the chimney. Christmas dinner is called "reway", its menu is strictly regulated, and recipes are passed on from generation to generation. At the Christmas table there must be a bird, most often goose, pates, salads and a special dessert - a pie in the form of logs. … Open
Photogallery of Chartres sights
Our guide to Chartres
Chartres sightseeing
In the past, Chartres was one of the main Celtic cities. With the start of the Gallo-Roman epoch, the city changed its name to Autricum. Later, it was famous as civitas Carnutum (the city of the Carnutes). The latter name later evolved to Chartres, the modern name of the city. Normans completely burned the city down in the middle of the 9th century. The city’s authorities rebuilt the settlement, and Chartres … Open 
