Collegiate church of Saint-André - Chartres en lumières

The presents are ready, the reindeer are waiting, the elf mechanic finishes preparing the sleigh behind the walls of the stables. Father Christmas will be able to start his tour. Will you see it leave and fly along the roof?

Artistic design : M2.Creative

Chartres en lumières celebrates Christmas

From November 29th to January 5th, the most beautiful monuments illuminated by Chartres en lumières are decked out in Christmas colours.

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.

Find out about all the Christmas illuminations

A little history

Built at the beginning of the 12th century, it was enlarged in the 13th century. It was at this time that an arch of 14 meters spanning the Eure was built to support the choir of the church in flamboyant Gothic style.

Since its renovation in 2000, the collegiate church of Saint-André has hosted various events, including exhibitions of contemporary art as part of the "Chemin des Arts".