Chartres Cathedral - Great Attractions (Chartres, France)

Take a tour of Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. The Chartres Cathedral is one of the most famous cathedrals in France, if not the world. The west towers survived a fire in 1194 and were incorporated into the newer cathedral. The main north portal is covered in carvings of scenes from the Old Testament. To the right of the portal are sculptures of important figures from the Bible. The main part of the Chartres Cathedral adheres to the elegant forms of Gothic architecture. The nave of the cathedral is very spacious and beautifully decorated with glass- and stonework. The windows of Chartres are one of the world's largest collections of original medieval stained glass.