Haute-Ville (Upper Town)
The historic, elevated heart of Chartres centered around the famous cathedral.
Perched on the rocky spur overlooking the Eure River, the Haute-Ville is the architectural crown of Chartres. It is dominated by the monumental Notre-Dame Cathedral and characterized by grand 17th and 18th-century stone buildings, old episcopal gardens, and bustling pedestrian squares filled with traditional French bistros and boutiques.
