Centre international du vitrail, Chartres

Name: Centre international du vitrail
Address: 5 rue du Cardinal Pie, Chartres, 28000, France
Telephone: +33 2 37 21 65 72

#3 among attractions in Chartres

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Facts and practical information

Centre international du vitrail (address: 5 rue du Cardinal Pie) is a place located in Chartres (Centre-Loire Valley region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 518 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 48°26'54"N latitude and 1°29'10"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Centre international du vitrail is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Charles Péguy (bus, 4 min walk), Chartres (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Chartres Cathedral (unesco, 3 min walk), Stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral (church, 3 min walk), Maison du Saumon (visitor center, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 48°26'54"N, 1°29'10"E

Address

5 rue du Cardinal PieChartres 28000 France

Contact

+33 2 37 21 65 72

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Centre international du vitrail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chartres Cathedral, Stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, Saint-Aignan Church, Maison Picassiette.

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Maison Picassiette, Chartres
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Area
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St. Peter's Church, Chartres
11 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.
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St. Andrew's Church, Chartres
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Sainte-Foy Church, Chartres
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~1250 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centre international du vitrail open?

Centre international du vitrail is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Centre international du vitrail?

Nearby attractions include Chartres Cathedral, Chartres (3 min walk), Stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, Chartres (3 min walk), Maison du Saumon, Chartres (5 min walk), Sainte-Foy Church, Chartres (5 min walk).

How to get to Centre international du vitrail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centre international du vitrail:

Bus

Charles Péguy • Lines: 2, 3, 8 (4 min walk)
Maurice Violette–Médiathèque • Lines: 1, 11, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Chartres (7 min walk)