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The cathedral is a absolute must to visit. It has a "U" shaped choeur screen 7 metres high and 100metres long, beautifully carved with scenes from the life and death of Jesus by a variety of sculpters from the 14th to the 17th century.

Chartres is a lovely town. Notre Dame De Chartres is stunning and massive. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk about. Unfortunately, we were at the church at a time when the chairs are not removed from the area where the labyrinth is inlaid in the floor. Even still, it's absolutely worth the visit.

we were unable to get into the originally booked apartment. a lady at the nearby tourist bureau contacted the property owner who said "oh the apartment was being worked on, but they would send us to another place." This should have been communicated before we got there, as I had made the reservation weeks earlier. We got to the substitute place which was very nice, but there were no instructions on how to use all the electronic devices or how to lock the gate to the street from the house. The house we got sent to you was spacious but there was no railing on the staircase up to the bedrooms, which is a problem for older people and young children. This is the first time I have ever had trouble with Booking.com.

Definitely go to the Son et Lumiere. It is free and it is stunning. We had to park some way from the Cathedral, but I think there is a bus/train that will take you round all the illuminated sites if you don't want to walk. The old town is beautiful with cobbled streets and lovely old buildings. The food at Leon at Barjouville where we stayed was excellent. There is a discount if you are staying in an hotel nearby.

We stayed in Chartres for an extra day on the way to Spain. Usually we just stay the night and move on but this time decided to take a day to explore - and it was really worth it. A beautiful city with a magnificent cathedral (which unfortunately was undergoing massive repair work inside when we visited so was not the peaceful sanctuary we had hope for), some lovely city squares with lots of cafes, bars and restaurants. Well worth spending time in - we can't wait to go back!

A very special place -- this was my fourth visit to Chartres and it is always a highlight of my trips to France. The Cathedral is truly amazing, the town itself is very charming, the people are very welcoming. The nightly Illuminations of the cathedral and other buildings in town are mesmerizing and there is a free bus shuttle at night to help you take in the spectacle. It's an easy day trip from Paris (about an hour by train), but I'd recommend staying for a night or two. It is a town based on a tourist economy (pilgrims have been coming for a millennium) -- so expect prices to be a bit higher around the cathedral, but you can also expect a welcoming attitude and fewer language barriers. The cathedral and nightly light show are free, so splurge a little and take a guided tour, there are so many fascinating details and relationships in the sculptures, glass and architecture that come alive when they are pointed out.