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.

, next year Tour Information

The labyrinth is now closed for winter.  It reopens Friday, March 8, 2019, and will be uncovered almost every Friday untl the end of October, 2019.  It will not be uncovered Good Friday of Easter.

For those of you in France this December, there will be a night labyrinth walk, Friday, December 7.  Participants must be at north door of crypt at 8:30pm to start.  Attention, the door will only be open about 10 minutes, and then it is shut and no one else will be admitted.  Should last about 2 hours and is a really beautiful experience.  Ask for details at the cathedral giftshop.

Also be advised that you must have a hotel or car because there are no late trains to Paris, and once you are admitted you must stay for the 2 hour duration of the program. and again, it is an incredibly beautiful experience.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours 2018-2019 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, so next time will be March 8, 2019.
• The labyrinth is uncovered from 10am-5pm, but the cathedral stays open longer.

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

Practical Information:

• Reservations required.
• Train ride from Paris to Chartres takes a little over one hour.
• 50 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 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, Medieval churches and the transformational effects of pilgrimage.