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Chartres, Glass and Perfume Capital

A real mix of culture, art and lifestyle permeates this town, from its Cathedral to its tiny streets made for strolling. The Notre Dame Cathedral is a medieval splendour with its original stained glass.

Facade de la Cathédrale de Chartres - C.Mouton - CRT Mouton

Museums and the "savoir faire" of Chartres’ craftsmen draw you to explore this art at the International Stained Glass Centre, with workshops, tours and a gallery. And the extraordinary Picassiette House entirely decorated in pieces of broken crockery!

Vitrail de la Cathedrale de Chartres - C.Mouton - CRT Centre

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The winning article from the online category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Sharron Livingston

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Winner of the magazine category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Eve Kerswill

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Paris Gay Pride
June (Annual)

Paris

The romantic, enchanting city of Paris celebrates Gay Pride at the end of June with a massive parade that draws more than 500,000 spectators and participants as well as a series of parties, balls, and other lively events.

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
October (Annual)

Paris

Held at the world-renowned Longchamp racecourse, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe sees equine athletes from around the world competing to take away the €4 million prize fund, making it the world's most richly rewarded turf race.

Rallye Paris - Deauville
October (Annual)

Paris

The Paris - Deauville rally is an annual event which sees the gathering and exhibition of pre-1940s vintage cars, cabriolets and coupés.

Carnaval de Paris
February

Paris, Ile-de-France

Parisians ome out in force to participate in this cheerful annual procession, which runs from the Rue le Vau to the Hôtel de Ville.

Chinese New Year Parade
January - February

Paris -Throughout the 13th arrondissement in Paris

Chinese New Year in Paris has become one of the city's most popular annual events. Paris has a large and thriving French-Chinese community whose cultural influence grows stronger all the time.

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