Tours of Chartres in Lights
Due to the health situation, our partners do not offer guided tours for the moment.
But you can still discover the Chartres en lumières illuminations freely with the help of our map or application.
Two kinds of guided tours proposed by the Tourist Office in 2020
The Tourist Office proposes you to discover the Chartes in Lights with a guide through three kinds of visits. For information, you need to book for these tours.
The Chartres in Lights' tour
It’s the opportunity to view must-see scenographies on a route around the city and hear the latest behind-the-scenes stories from the event. This guided tour is only available in French. The visit lasts 2 hours.
Dates :
- July 25th at 10 pm.
- August 1st at 10 pm.
- August 15th at 10 pm.
- August 29th at 10 pm.
- September 12th at 10 pm.
- September 26th at 10 pm.
Meeting place:
- Meeting in front of the Chartres Métropole Tourist Office, 8, rue de la Poissonnerie in Chartres.
Pricing :
- 15 €
- Free for under 6 years old
- Tourist Office, 8, rue de la Poissonnerie
- +33 (0) 2 37 18 26 26
- Online booking: www.chartres-tourisme.com
The Lights of Chartres “Privilege”
Visit both the Chartres Light Show and the cathedral crypt by candlelight. This guided tour is only available in French. The visit lasts 2 hours.
Dates :
- July 31 st at 10 pm.
- August 7th at 10 pm.
Meeting place:
- Meeting at the North Portal of the Cathedral, Notre-Dame cloister.
Pricing :
- 20 €
- Free for under 6 years old
- Tourist Office, 8, rue de la Poissonnerie
- +33 (0) 2 37 18 26 26
- Online booking: www.chartres-tourisme.com
On board the tourist train in 2020
For all ages, commented tours in French (tour in English according to the majority of visitors in the train). Duration: 45 mn.
Pricing :
- Website: www.lepetittraindechartres.fr
More informations:
- +33 (0) 6 80 73 10 05
- Website: www.lepetittraindechartres.fr
Visits by canoe-kayak in 2020 [Canceled]
“Chartres Métropole Canoë-Kayak” offers supervised descents from the lower town (“Basse Ville”). The tours are 4.5 km long and last about 2 hours. It is an original way to discover the scenographies of Chartres in Lights throughout the Eure.
From 8 years old. Must be able to swim.
Individual or group visits.
Dates to come.
Dates in July:
- Fridays, July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
- Saturdays, July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Dates in August:
- Fridays, August 2th, 9th, 16th, 23th and 30th
- Saturdays, August 3th, 10th, 17th and 31th
More informations :
- + 33 (0) 6 21 01 00 99
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website: http://www.canoekayakchartres.fr
Visits by paddle in 2020 [Canceled]
SUP-POLO Addict invites you to discover Chartres in Lights during descents on the Eure.
Departure: launch near the canoe-kayak club, 1, rue Georges-Brassens.
Arrival: near the rue du Massacre.
End of the event: about midnight after a snack and musical entertainment planned at the end of rue du Massacre.
Dates to come.
Dates :
- Saturday, June 22th at 10:15 pm
- Saturday, July 20th at 10 pm
- Saturday, August 17th at 10 pm
- Saturday, September 28th at 8:30 pm
More informations :
- + 33 (0) 6 74 31 18 46
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/SUP-POLO-Addict
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