Eure Et Loir Collection

Stained glass, Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

Stained glass, Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

Santiago trail landmark, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

North gate sculpture of St. John the Baptist, Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

Detail of Chartres Cathedral, 12th century
Detail of Chartres Cathedral, showing Kings and Queens in the central door of the west front, 12th century

St James appears to Charlemagne in a dream, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae), Vallee de l Eure (Eure Valley), Eure-et-Loir, France, August

The Virgin and Christ surrounded by Angels, 12th century. Stained glass window from Chartres Cathedral, France

The Good Samaritan Window, Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th century. God warning Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge

Chapelle Saint-Louis, a Dreux, Eure-et-Loir (chromolitho)
974697 Chapelle Saint-Louis, a Dreux, Eure-et-Loir (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapelle Saint-Louis, a Dreux, Eure-et-Loir)

Department of Eure et Loir (chromolitho)
724691 Department of Eure et Loir (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Eure et Loir)

Chartres, Eure-Et-Loir, Cathedrale, Porche Ensemble (photo)
1094876 Chartres, Eure-Et-Loir, Cathedrale, Porche Ensemble (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chartres, Eure-Et-Loir, Cathedrale, Porche Ensemble)

Chartres, 1850-52. Creator: Em. Pec
Chartres, 1850-52

Wooden Staircase at Chartres, 1852. Creator: Henri Le Secq
Wooden Staircase at Chartres, 1852

[Large Figures on the North Porch, Chartres Cathedral], 1852. Creator: Henri Le Secq
[Large Figures on the North Porch, Chartres Cathedral], 1852

View from the Ramparts at Chartres, 1893. Creator: Henri-Joseph Harpignies
View from the Ramparts at Chartres, 1893

[South Portal, Chartres Cathedral], 1854. Creator: Charles Marville
[South Portal, Chartres Cathedral], 1854

[Chartres Cathedral, Central Portal of the South Transept; The Last Judgment], 1855, printed 1857

Mass, traditionalist Catholic pilgrimage, Gas, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

Chartres Cathedral, northern France, c1830s. Artists: Jean Jacottet, Philippe Benoist
Chartres Cathedral, northern France, c1830s. Chartres is generally regarded as the finest example of the High Gothic style in France

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, Vallee des Cailles, Eure-et-Loir, France, April

European White water lily, (Nymphaea alba) in flowers, Vallee de l Eure, Eure-et-Loir, France, July

Edward III of England vows that he will make peace, 1360 (1864). After rejecting offers for peace during the Hundred Years War a great thunderstorm frightened the King (1312-1377)

Chartres, c1820 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout
Chartres, c1820 (1915). From Sketches by Samuel Prout, edited by Charles Holme. [The Studio Ltd, London, Paris, New York, 1915]

The Jackdaws of Chartres, 1917. Artist: George Marples
The Jackdaws of Chartres, 1917. Etching held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Chateau d Anet, near Dreux, France, 1882-1884. The chateau was built between 1547 and 1552 by Philibert de l Orme for Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henry II of France

Saint Theodore, Cathedral of Chartres, France, 13th century. Theodore of Amasea (d306), Roman Christian soldier and martyr

Christ teaching, Cathedral of Chartres, France, 13th century

Mausoleum of the Orleans family, Chapel of Dreux, France, 1875. Artist: Henry Adlard
Mausoleum of the Orleans family, Chapel of Dreux, France, 1875. For many centuries the House of Orleans was one of the most important noble families in France

The Flagellation, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260

Solomon, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260

Adam in Eden, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1205-1215. Detail from the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve window in the south aisle

The Bakers, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260

Charlemagne departs for Spain, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Constantine presents relics to Charlemagne, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260. Detail from the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve Window in the south aisle

Adam and Eve (The Fall of Man), stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260. Detail from the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve Window in the south aisle

Charlemagne leaves Spain, Stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Roland pierces the giant Ferragut in the navel, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, 1194-1260
Roland pierces the giant Ferragut in the navel, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Baudoin tells Charlemagne of the death of Roland, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, 1194-1260
Baudoin tells Charlemagne of the death of Roland, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Baudoin tends the dying Roland, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Adam and Eve, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1205-1215. From the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve window in the south aisle

Injured pilgrim ignored by priest and Levite, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1205-1215. Detail from the Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve window in the south aisle

The Butchers, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260

Constantine greets Charlemagne at Constantinople, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

King David, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1145-1155. From the Jesse Tree Window

King Solomon, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1145-1155. Detail from the Jesse Tree Window

Prophet, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1145-1155. Detail from the Jesse Tree Window

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"Eure-et-Loir: A Stained Glass Wonderland and UNESCO World Heritage Site" Step into the enchanting world of Eure-et-Loir, where history and art intertwine to create a captivating experience. At the heart of this department lies the magnificent Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral, adorned with breathtaking stained glass windows that have stood the test of time. As you enter this UNESCO World Heritage Site, prepare to be mesmerized by the kaleidoscope of colors dancing through each pane. One cannot help but marvel at the North gate sculpture depicting St. John the Baptist, a true masterpiece carved in stone. This Santiago trail landmark serves as a reminder of centuries-old pilgrimages and spiritual journeys undertaken by countless souls. Venturing beyond Chartres, nature reveals its own wonders within Eure-et-Loir's Vallee de l'Eure. Here, amidst lush greenery, one can spot a large white butterfly gracefully fluttering from flower to flower—a symbol of purity and transformation. The stained glass windows continue their narrative inside Chartres Cathedral; witness Charlemagne receiving divine guidance from St. James in an ethereal dream dating back to 1225. The Virgin Mary and Christ surrounded by angels transport visitors back to the 12th century when faith was expressed through intricate craftsmanship. Chartres Cathedral also houses "The Good Samaritan Window, " an awe-inspiring piece from France's 13th-century heritage that depicts compassion transcending boundaries—reminding us all about our shared humanity. Beyond Chartres lies Dreux—a town embraced by tranquility—and home to Chapelle Saint-Louis. This architectural gem invites contemplation as light filters through its stained glass windows, casting vibrant hues upon those seeking solace within its walls. Eure et Loir is not just defined by its cultural treasures; it showcases natural beauty too.