There are lovely cities like that, easy to reach from Paris, which you don't necessarily think of and which nevertheless turn out to be the perfect base for a romantic weekend.
Our latest discovery? Chartres , an astonishing medieval city whose cathedral is one of the best-kept jewels in Eure-et-Loir. Accessible in just 1 hour from Montparnasse , Chartres station is located in the heart of the city pedestrian , which allows an improvised getaway without the need to rent a car. We whisper to you the addresses and outings not to be missed for a romantic trip for two โฆ.
What we advise you first to make the most of Chartres is to book a few nights in a guest room to meet real Chartres owners who will be able to direct you to secret spots not to be missed and others. Our favourites:. Built on a hill in a Gothic style, the mythical cathedral of Chartres can be visited from the nave to the crypt , presenting precious stained glass windows and an extraordinary frame in silver metal.
The must? Book a guided tour of the towers to go back in time and gain height while enjoying a panoramic view of the city. Fun fact: Chartres is the international capital of stained glass. Suddenly, impossible to ignore the visit of its International Center of stained glass , which exhibits all year round marvelous medieval and Renaissance stained glass windows , rich in colors and testifying to an incomparable know-how.
There are also more contemporary stained glass windows in the form of temporary exhibitions, since it is an art still practiced in the region. Special mention for the museum's bookstore, where you leaf through fascinating works to bring back to decorate your coffee table.
