Chartres Cathedral

Chartres Cathedral

One of the greatest achievements in the history of architecture, Chartres Cathedral is almost perfectly preserved in its original Gothic design, from its lively portal sculptures to its glowing stained glass.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
248800
Names
Cathedral of Our Lady in Chartres
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
Chartres Cathedral
Location
Chartres
Eure-et-Loir
Centre
France
Europe
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Bibliography

  1. Schutz, Bernhard. Great Cathedrals. Harry N. Abrams, 2002, pp. 80-95.
  2. Minne-Seve, Viviane and Viviane Minne-Seve and Herve Kergall. Romanesque and Gothic France: Art and Architecture. Harry N. Abrams, 2000, pp. 230-39.
  3. Markale, Jean. Cathedral of the Black Madonna: The Druids and the Mysteries of Chartres. Inner Traditions, 2004.
  4. Ball, Philip. Universe of Stone: A Biography of Chartres Cathedral. Harper, 2008.
  5. Ball, Philip. Universe of Stone: Chartres Cathedral and the Invention of the Gothic. Harper Perennial, 2009.
  6. Burckhardt, Titus and John W. James (foreword). Chartres and the Birth of the Cathedral. .
  7. Branner, Robert (ed.). Chartres Cathedral . W. W. Norton & Company, 1996.
  8. Miller, Malcolm. Chartres Cathedral. Riverside Book Co, 1997.
  9. Fassler, Margot E.. The Virgin of Chartres: Making History through Liturgy and the Arts. .
  10. James, John. The Master Masons of Chartres. .

6 more sources

Universe of Stone: A Biography of Chartres Cathedral Romanesque and Gothic France: Art and Architecture Chartres Cathedral Cathedral of the Black Madonna: The Druids and the Mysteries of Chartres Universe of Stone: Chartres Cathedral and the Invention of the Gothic Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space

Comments (1)

Gloria Boe commented on December 11, 2013:

“although it was my first visit outside Paris, I was so impressed by the beauty of the Chartes Cathedral. Most people I have talked to that have visited France over the years, none knew of the jewel of Chartes, I am so blessed that my daughter and I traveled to this beautiful town on a day trip. Almost missed the last train back to Paris, although I would not have minded that adventure.”