Vestiges de la porte Guillaume, Chartres

Name: Vestiges de la porte Guillaume
Address: Chartres, France

#16 among attractions in Chartres

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Facts and practical information

The Guillaume Gate is a former city wall located in Chartres, in the Eure-et-Loir department, in France. It was destroyed by the retreating German army during the night of August 15-16, 1944.

Coordinates: 48°26'49"N, 1°29'35"E

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Vestiges de la porte Guillaume – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chartres Cathedral, Stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, Centre international du vitrail, Saint-Aignan Church.

~1330 ftNW
Imposing Gothic cathedral with 2 spires
Chartres Cathedral, Chartres
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Chartres, France, the majestic Chartres Cathedral stands as a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture. Also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its remarkable history...
~1400 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture
Stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres
7 min walk • The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colours, especially their cobalt blue.
~1770 ftW
48°26'54"N • 1°29'10"E
Centre international du vitrail, Chartres
9 min walk • Museum
~1070 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint-Aignan Church, Chartres
6 min walk • The church of Saint-Aignan owes its name to the bishop of Orléans around 400, when a pre-Romanesque church was already standing there, later replaced by other buildings which were burned down in the 12th century and again in 1262.
0.7 miSE
Historical place, Museum
Maison Picassiette, Chartres
18 min walk • The Picassiette house is an example of naive architecture made of mosaics of earthenware and glass cast in cement. It is located in Chartres and depends on the museum of Fine Arts of the city.
~910 ftS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Chartres
5 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church is a church in Chartres, classified as a historical monument since 1840. Before the Revolution, it was the church of the Saint-Père-en-Vallée abbey whose remains date back to the 7th century.
~1440 ftNW
Church
St. Andrew's Church, Chartres
7 min walk • The old collegiate church Saint-André dates from the XIIth century. It is located in Chartres in the French department of Eure-et-Loir and was classified as a historical monument on the 1840 list.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Théâtre de Chartres, Chartres
12 min walk • The municipal theater of Chartres is a theater located in Chartres, in the department of Eure-et-Loir. It is managed by the association Entracte and directed by Jérôme Costeplane since 2012.
0.4 miW
Church
Sainte-Foy Church, Chartres
11 min walk • The Sainte-Foy church is an old church located in Chartres, in France.
~950 ftW
Visitor center, Memorial
Maison du Saumon, Chartres
5 min walk • La maison du Saumon is a house located in Chartres in the Eure-et-Loir department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
0.5 miW
Architecture, Historical place, Library
L'Apostrophe, Chartres
12 min walk • The Hotel des Postes is a former post office hotel located in Chartres, French department of Eure-et-Loir, at the corner of Boulevard Maurice-Viollette and Rue du Général-Koenig.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vestiges de la porte Guillaume?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Church, Chartres (5 min walk), Maison du Saumon, Chartres (5 min walk), Saint-Aignan Church, Chartres (6 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Chartres (6 min walk).

How to get to Vestiges de la porte Guillaume by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vestiges de la porte Guillaume:

Bus

Morard • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 15, 5, 6, 8, 9 (6 min walk)
Ablis • Lines: 12, 15, 5, 9 (6 min walk)

Train

Chartres (15 min walk)