Eurelium

Tribute to Jean Moulin

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At the bend in the rue du Cardinal Pie, discover an explosion of colors on the facades of the Eurélium! Enjoy the illumination of the building, which pays tribute to Jean Moulin, prefect of Eure-et-Loir in Chartres and French Resistance fighter.

Artistic design : Lumière de verre

A little history

Built in the 18th century, the Eurélium was first the minor seminary of Chartres, a Catholic school attached to the diocese of Chartres. At the end of the 18th century, several structures followed one another in the building: courts, a veterans' barracks, classes for the departmental central school...

Once re-established, the diocese of Chartres installed the major seminary of Saint-Charles there, for the training of future priests. At the beginning of the 20th century, the departmental archives took possession of the premises.

Today, the Eurélium houses part of the Chartres Judicial Court.

Dates and times

The 21 sites of Chartres en Lumières are illuminated EVERY evening, from dusk:

  • until 1 am, from April 11, 2026, to October 24, 2026;
  • then until 11 pm, from October 25, 2026, to January 3, 2027.

The lighting schedule varies depending on when night falls.

Check the calendar for specific times