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Chartres

Chartres, about 50 miles southwest of Paris, gives travelers a pleasant break in a lively, midsize town with a thriving, pedestrian-friendly old center. But the big reason to come to Chartres is to see its famous cathedral — arguably Europe's best example of pure Gothic architecture.

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  • Chartres Cathedral: The Age of Faith in Stone and Stained Glass
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