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

General tours of the cathedral without the labyrinth are always available, but with the labyrinth Fridays only.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours 2012-2013 season:

The labyrinth is now closed for winter and will reopen Friday, February 15, 2013.  General tours of cathedral still possible all winter long, and all year.

• Labyrinth can be walked Fridays only because of Cathedral rules, February 15–October 25, 2013
• Labyrinth closes one Friday in September, 2013 (date to be announced) may be open for 1/2 day in the morning.
• Friday, October 25, 2013 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
• The last Friday the labyrinth can be walked is October 25, 2013.

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.
• 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.