Chartres en Lumières
Chartres en Lumières
02 · About the exhibition
Chartres
Chartres en Lumières is France's longest light festival: 21 monuments and sites across the city centre of Chartres are lit every night from nightfall with projection scenographies, including the cathedral.
The 2026-2027 season runs from 11 April 2026 to 3 January 2027, nightly from nightfall.
The walk through the illuminated city can be planned freely; each site has its own projection.
The festival is free to attend; maps and routes at chartresenlumieres.com.
Good to know
- Free, every evening from nightfall from April to early January.
- 21 illuminated sites across central Chartres, including the cathedral.
- Website in French and English.
03 · Where to find it
Chartres
© OpenStreetMap
City of Chartres, 21 illuminated sites
Chartres city center, 28000 Chartres, France
Opening hours Nightly from nightfall, April to early January
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