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Guide du Service Accueil Visite de la Cathédrale de Chartres
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News and announcements from Chartres
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Exhibition of Contemporary French Stained Glass 2000-2015
From 04/12/2014 to 03/29/2016, Centre International du Vitrail
The exhibition presents works by famous stained glass artists of the 21st century. These artworks were created for both historical monuments and modern buildings.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 18.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.00
Sundays and holidays: 14.30 - 18.00
The exhibition is held at:
5 rue du Cardinal Pie
28000
CHARTRES
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Cooking classes for adults and children
(in French)
Office de Tourisme de Chartres in collaboration with pastry chef Pierre FOURNIER – L'Ilôt Délices
Once a month, cooking classes are organized in Chartres for adults gourmets and sweet tooth.
They always take place on Saturdays at 14:30 and last 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The cost of the master class is 23 euros 90 santims.
You can also arrange a private meeting with the chef.
Reservations must be made in advance by calling 02 37 18 26 23 (24) or by e-mail resa@otchartres.fr, as the workshops are very popular.
The schedule and topics of the cooking workshops can be found here.
There is also a school for young cooks . Once a month on Wednesdays, the cost is 17 euros / reb.
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"The Black Queen", Catherine de Medici
Office de Tourisme de Chartres, Véronique DOMAGALSKI , lecturer guide : Saturday 12 December
A brilliant medievalist historian, one of the best Chartres guides, Véronique Domagalsky, presents a conference dedicated to the life of Catherine de Medici.
"Even in childhood, everyone noted her sharp mind. A pugnacious girl - after a devoted wife. A favorite of Francis 1, whom he loved to take with him on a hunt. Balzac spoke of her political elegance ..."
Conference in French .
Saturday, December 12 at 14:30. The tariff is 8 euros 50 centimes.
You can sign up for it in advance tel. 02 37 18 26 26 or info@otchartres.fr
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