Chartres Labyrinth Tours

Chartres Labyrinth Tours offers a unique journey to Chartres Cathedral and its labyrinth. Tour topics include the world famous stained glass and sculpture, sacred geometry, The Divine Feminine, Black Virgins,  the summer solstice and the history and symbolism of the labyrinth and much more.

Pilgrims have been walking this winding path for over 800 years. Built around 1200 AD, the Chartres labyrinth is called "The Road to Jerusalem," denoting both the Holy Land on Earth, and the Celestial City in Heaven. Walking the labyrinth is considered both a physical and spiritual journey, a truly unique path of meditation. Join us and see for yourself.

Tour Information

Lastest Update:The labyrinth will reopen Friday, March 3, 2017, and will be open most Fridays after that until the end of October. There are exceptions, it will not be uncovered Good Friday of Easter, April 14, and one Friday in September, to be announced. Always remember that Friday is the only day the labyrinth is uncovered, no exceptions.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours 2017 season:

• Cathedral tours without labyrinth always possible any day, all year long, but Sundays not advised because of church services, etc..
• Friday is the only day the labyrinth is uncoverd for walking, and the labyrinth is not uncovered in winter, after November 1.  Reopens Friday after Ash Wednesday, this year March 24.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours leave from Gare Montparnasse in Paris on the 9:06 train. Tour participants should plan to arrive at 8:30 to allow time to purchase tickets. Meet at 8:45am. Meeting point specified with reservations.

Practical Information:

• Reservations required.
• Tour starts on train. 
• Train ride from Paris to Chartres takes about one hour.
• 50 Euros per person.
• Group rates.
• Sliding scale available.
• Children under 16 free.
• Train fare and meals not included.
• Tour generally lasts about 5 hours.
• See "About Me" for additional tours

About Chartres Labyrinth Tours

Chartres Labyrinth Tours was started by Michelle Campbell, MFA, an American, who has been walking the Chartres Labyrinth for more than 20 years. It is a division of Laybrinth Experience Association.

Ms. Campbell is a professional artist/photographer who has a profound interest in sacred places and the transformational effects of pilgrimage.