Chartres

Chartres

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Chartres Cathedral

Chartres Cathedral, just southwest of Paris, is a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous for its remarkably preserved stained glass, it features soaring vaults, powerful flying buttresses, and twin contrasting spires. Inside, the medieval…