Chartres Cathedral has been welcoming Christian pilgrims from all over the world for more than a 1000 years.
Alone, or in groups, sometimes walking huge distances, they come to pray to the Virgin Mary.

From the statue Notre-Dame Sous-Terre, venerated since time immemorial, to the Veil of the Virgin, the principal relic, which was given to the Cathedral in the 9th century, not to mention the stained-glass windows, everything here reminds us that this sanctuary is dedicated to the mother of Jesus Christ.

Numerous pilgrimages are organised throughout the year.





Click on "Video" to hear the Bishop of Chartres talking about the pilgrimages.