From nightfall till 00.30am every evening

In 2003, the City of Chartres, with its exceptional cultural heritage, wanted to create a popular event, highlighting the City's historic monuments, notably the Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A festive and artistic lighting production was considered the best way of livening up and developing the prestige of this heritage.

For centuries, Chartres has always been a City of Light due to the wonderful stain glass windows of many of its buildings.

A new feature for 2007 : on Friday and Saturday evenings, from July 6th until August 25th, visit of the illuminated sites with the little tourist train, departing from the Cathedral.