Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres Audio Guide
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About the Tour
Notre-Dame de Chartres is a medieval Roman Rite Catholic cathedral and minor basilica located in Chartres, France. It is renowned for its well-preserved stained glass and sculptures.
What you will hear
The Astronomical Clock
Located on the choir screen, this 1528 clock tracked time and celestial movements, reflecting the fusion of science and faith in the Renaissance.
The Astronomical Clock of Chartres
Dating from 1528, this Renaissance astronomical clock on the choir screen is a complex instrument that tracked both earthly time and the celestial movements of the stars.
The Clock's Golden Dial
The clock’s golden dial features a detailed 24-hour ring and an inner circle of zodiac signs, all carefully restored to reflect its original 16th-century splendor.
The North Transept and Old Testament Portal
The 'Portal of the Forefathers' focuses on the Old Testament. Highlight the North Rose window, a gift from Queen Blanche of Castile.
The North Portal
The North Portal focuses on the Old Testament and the life of Mary, featuring hundreds of life-sized statues sheltered within deep, intricately carved stone porches.
The Crypt and Well of Saints-Forts
Descend into the largest crypt in France. Discuss the Druid legend and the 33-meter deep well linked to early Christian martyrs.
The Underground Gallery
Descend into the largest crypt in France, where massive Romanesque arches and ancient foundations from earlier centuries support the immense weight of the Gothic cathedral above.
The Well of the Saints-Forts
Located deep within the crypt, the Well of the Saints-Forts is a site of ancient legend, believed by some to predate Christianity as a sacred Druidic grotto.
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