Loire most beautiful village

At the gateway to the Châteaux of the Loire and just 1 hour away from Paris, Chartres is famous the world over for its Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A medieval city with a well-preserved heritage, Chartres is a perfect place to take a stroll and pay a visit to the many different museums, churches with remarkable stained-glass windows, historic districts and picturesque streets, the "tertres" or steep lanes and stairways leading down to the banks of the Eure River, and the famous Maison Picassiette... not forgetting the master stained-glass artists and craftsmen, gourmet specialities, markets and many shops, and special events such as the "Chartres en Lumières" festival of lights.