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.

Labyrinth and Tour Information

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to recent health events, the cathedral is open in a limited capacity to visitors, only so many at a time, and masks are required.  There can be a waiitng line in the afternoons.  There are services and limited tours by the cathedral personel.  You can go to their website for details.

Sadly the labyrinth is not being uncovered at this time, and no decisions yet as to when it will/can be uncovered again.

Normally the labyrinth is uncoverd until the last Friday in October, so the last Friday it could be walked this year is October 30, 2020, but as I said above, we dont know when and if it will be uncovered. This schedule has been revised due to the health crisis, and the cathedral is now open in a limited capacity. 

Tours will continue as soon as possible. You can also check my Facebook page, Chartres Labyrinth Tours for more details, photos, etc.  I will also post any new developements there. And of course, please feel free to ask me any questions you might have.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours:

• 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.. It reopens every year the Friday after Ash Wednesday.
• The labyrinth is uncovered from 10am-5pm, but cathedral is open from 8:30am-7:30pm.

 Tour participants usually take the 9:06am train from Gare Montparnasse. Please arrive at 8:30am to allow time to purchase tickets. I meet you in the cathedral at about 10:30am to start the tour.  I can also make other arrangements for people already in Chartres, for shorter tours, etc.

Practical Information:

• Reservations required.
• Train ride from Paris to Chartres takes a little over one hour.
• 60 Euros per person.
• Group rates possible for larger groups.
• Sliding scale available.
• Children under 16 free.
• Train fare and meals not included.
• Tour generally lasts about 5 hours.
• See "About Me" for additional tour offers, including Divine Feminine and Healing Tours in Paris.

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, Medieval churches and the transformational effects of pilgrimage.