Cathedral quarter

Chartres, France

Home to the supreme UNESCO cathedral and Bistrot Racines at its foot.

Places in Cathedral quarter

Bistrot Racines A wine bistro at the foot of the cathedral offering Loire-region wines and pâté en croûte.
Cathedral quarter neighbourhood bistros Unpretentious neighbourhood bistros focusing on regional ingredients and seasonal fare from the Eure-et-Loir countryside.
Bistrot Racines wine cellar A wine bistro offering Loire-region wines at the foot of the cathedral.

Best time to visit: April to October offers comfortable weather, with Chartres en Lumières illuminating the monuments nightly from April to October.
Getting around: Chartres' historic centre, including the cathedral, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French. English is spoken in hotels and restaurants.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Chartres continues drawing visitors for its Chartres en Lumières light show, offering magical illuminated monuments and nightly music shows across the city, complementing La Maison Picassiette's whimsical mosaic art museum.

Grand Monarque area — Home to Le Georges, a Michelin-starred restaurant at the Grand Monarque Hotel.
Riverside (Eure river) — Home to Le Moulin de Ponceau, a riverside fine-dining restaurant.