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862529862531862507The most popular day trips by train from Chartres are Paris, Versailles, Rambouillet, Le Mans and Orléans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Chartres on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 56m.
Versailles is known for the Palace of Versailles and its grand royal setting. Beyond the palace, the town has elegant streets, a lively market and a distinctly historic atmosphere.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 43m.
Rambouillet is known for the Château de Rambouillet and the surrounding forest that give the town a green, spacious character. Royal history, local shops and easy access to nature make it feel calmer than many towns near Paris.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 25m.
Le Mans is best known for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but its character is shaped just as much by the old Cité Plantagenêt. Roman walls and timbered streets give this western French city a distinctly historic feel.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:47, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 11m.
Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 19m.
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Interactive centre exploring perfume-making, raw materials and fragrance design. A modern visit that connects Chartres with the cosmetic industry.
Fine arts museum in the former bishops’ palace, showing paintings, sculpture and decorative arts in a historic setting beside the cathedral.
Museum dedicated to stained glass, a craft central to Chartres. Displays explain techniques, styles and the city’s artistic heritage.
Historic riverside quarter with stone bridges, old washhouses and narrow lanes. It is one of the most atmospheric areas for a walk in Chartres.
Central square facing the cathedral, useful for views, people-watching and access to the old town’s key sights.
Pleasant green space along the Eure, popular for a relaxed walk with views towards the lower town and cathedral.
A savoury pâté from Chartres traditionally made with game birds, pork and truffle, prized as the city’s best-known festive speciality.
A rustic Beauce potato soup, often enriched with cream or butter. It reflects the farming cuisine of the grain-growing plains around Chartres.
A regional chicken stew from Beauce, commonly cooked with cream, cider or white wine and local vegetables; a classic countryside Sunday dish.
A polished restaurant near the cathedral serving refined French dishes in an elegant, intimate setting.
A long-established restaurant in the old town with regional French cooking and views close to the cathedral quarter.
A well-known traditional brasserie in central Chartres, popular for classic French plates and a lively historic atmosphere.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local buses and cathedral-area cafés remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Gare de Chartres -> Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
Check where to Chartres trains depart and arrive, plus the main train station details for this route.
Chartres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Georges, Café Bleu
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chartres. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chartres. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chartres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chartres: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chartres: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres, Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale, Timhotel Chartres Cathédrale.
Chartres, Pôle d'Échange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant and café available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Chartres, Pôle d'Échange. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Chartres, Pôle d'Échange.
Available at Chartres, Pôle d'Échange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chartres, Pôle d'Échange: Station equipped with elevators and ramps for disabled access.
Chartres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Georges, Café Bleu
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chartres. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chartres. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chartres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chartres: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chartres: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres, Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale, Timhotel Chartres Cathédrale.
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