Experience Chartres in Lights with a licensed tour guide! Discover all of Chartres' heritage, including a great number of architectural treasures with modern technology that combine ancient heritage and innovation.
Meet your licensed tour guide for an exclusive tour Lights of Chartres! Known as the capital of light and perfume, it’s an event that has been animating the city for the past 14 years. The first Celebration of Light took place in 2002 and quickly became one of the city's most remarkable events, attracting tourists from around the world. Approximately one million visitors are expected each year. The cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the keystone of a sublime architectural panorama that includes no less than 25 churches in addition to major archaeological sites.