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

The labyrinth is open Fridays only until the end of October. The last day it will be available for walking this year is Friday, October 26. Please note that a Friday in September, date to be announced, there is an evening concert scheduled in the cathedral, so the labyrinth will not be open all day, and will close early in the afternoon. Always remember that Friday is the only day the labyrinth is uncovered.

Chartres Labyrinth Tours 2018 season:

• Cathedral tours without labyrinth always possible any other 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.
• 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 and 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 and the transformational effects of pilgrimage.