Chartres, France

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Chartres (Centre) Pop: 41, 567

This city sits on a hilltop near the left bank of the Eure River, with its renown cathedral serving as a notable landmark. Chartres is considered the commercial focal point of the plains of Beauce, known as the �granary of France.�

Attractions in Chartres:

Cathedral of Notre-Dame ( a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The abbey church of St Pierre-12th-14th century Gothic design

Musee des Beaux-Arts-17th-18th century building containing pictures and tapestries

Archeological Museum

Natural Science and Prehistory Museum

Eglise Saint Aignan-16th century church with gold and blue floral designs

Chartres Theatre-19th century Italianate building

Centre International du Vitrail-International Stained Glass Centre with displays and classes

Chartres Cathedral Music Festival-in September annually

Le Grenier de I�Histoire Musee

The Agricultural Museum.

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