The towering Gothic cathedral, marking the center of the town of Chartres, somehow captures the spirit of the 13th century — the so-called Age of Faith — in the 21st century.

Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic. A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example ...

Yesterday’s Impromptus included some remarks on Chartres Cathedral. (That column — or whatever we should call it — was Part I of a “cruise journal”; for Part II, go here.) I have a ...

Vatican City, Dec 6, 2024 / 09:55 am The Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is reportedly looking into enforcing restrictions on the Latin Mass at the annual ...

The south portal of Notre-Dame at Etampes, like the west portal of Chartres Cathedral, includes the unusual feature of a narrative capital frieze. At Etampes these linked, historiated capitals present ...

For a chance to experience the mystery of the medieval church through statues, glass and relics, France’s Chartres Cathedral, just an hour from Paris by train, is ideal. The towering Gothic ...