Chartres en lumières celebrates Christmas
From 29th December to 5th JanuaryGet ready to experience the magic of the festive season with Chartres en Lumières! From Satudrday 29 November to Sunday 4 January, embark on a magical journey through the heart of Chartres. The city's iconic monuments will be illuminated with poetic and festive displays, each telling a Christmas story.
Marvel at the river of elves on the bridges and wash houses of the lower town, attend a banquet at the Hôtel Montescot, or take a trip to Lapland at the Museum of Fine Arts. And of course, the spirit of Christmas will also illuminate Chartres Cathedral.
The event kicks off at 6pm on Saturday 29 November. Meet up in front of the cathedral to share this unique moment together. You will also enjoy all the events organised by Chartres.
The royal portal of the cathedral
The royal portal of Notre-Dame Cathedral is dressed in its festive clothes. A succession of colourful scenographies telling the story of the last days before Christmas.
A big clock ticks away the last few minutes before the holidays. The Christmas decorations come to life: little angels twirl around the branches of the tree and Christmas candles fly up to the stars. The famous stained glass windows of the cathedral are gradually disappearing under the snowfall. Christmas has arrived... A creation by M2.Creative
Saint-Aignan's Church
As Christmas approaches, the church of Saint-Aignan is decked out in festive motifs. This scenography explores the architecture of the town's oldest parish church. Created by M2.Creative.
The Montescot Hotel
Family meal in the living room : behind the windows of a fantastic building in blue and gold tones, a whole family is gathered for the Christmas feast. A creation by M2.Creative.
The main façade of the Museum of Fine Arts
Lapland : You will be transported to the magical scenery of Lapland. Fir trees, snow, reindeer, stars and northern lights shine and come to life in the beautiful Christmas night. At the centre of this magical and marvellous fresco, Santa's house is there to welcome young and old alike before the great journey. A creation by M2.creative
The Collegiate Church of Saint André
Father Christmas takes off : the presents are ready, the reindeer are waiting, the elf mechanic finishes preparing the sleigh behind the walls of the stables. Pay close attention and you'll see Santa's sleigh take off along the roof of the Collegiate Church. A creation of M2.Creative
Bridges and washhouses in the lower town
The enchanted river of the elves: in the land of the elves, each bridge and each washhouse is a workshop where Santa's little employees are busy preparing for Christmas. Following the enchanted river, visitors will be able to observe the toy-making workshop, the confectionery workshop, the candle preparation workshop, the Christmas tree decoration design workshop... A creation by M2.Creative
The quay and the Gloriette wash house
Celestial Cloud : on the long wall of the Gloriette, a constellation of light. Solar stars and glacial flakes mix and dance above the Eure. A creation by Luminariste
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