Chartres Labyrinth Tours

Chartres Labyrinth Tours offers a unique journey to the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral. Tour topics include sacred geometry, hidden symbolism, Black Virgins, the Green Man, Rose Windows, and the summer solstice.

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

Winter Update: General tours of the cathedral without the labyrinth are always available.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours 2012 season:

• Labyrinth can be walked Fridays only because of Cathedral rules, February 24–October 26, 2012
• Labyrinth closed Friday, September 21, 2012, for 1/2 day, in the afternoon.
• Friday, October 26, 2012 last day labyrinth will be open/uncovered.
• Cathedral tours without labyrinth possible any other day, all year long.
• Tours will run during winter months when labyrinth is closed
• Labyrinth reopens February 24, 2012

Chartres Labyrinth Tours leave from Gare Montparnasse in Paris Friday mornings 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.
• Special rates for couples.
• Group rates.
• Sliding scale available.
• Children under 16 free.
• Train fare and meals not included.
• Tour generally lasts about 5 hours.
• See "about us" 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 over 15 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.