The Rev. Jill K H Geoffrion, Ph.D.
Brindelle
29, rue Sainte Même 28000 Chartres
02 37 21 39 49
A wonderful florist who also sells beautiful hand painted plates and
candles. The scent and beauty of this store are a real treat.
FNAC
Open 7 days from 8h30 to 22h00
You can get extra cards for your digital camera here, or anything else you might need for your camera or computer. They can special order batteries.
Galerie du Vitrail
17, Cloître Notre Dame 28000 Chartres (Just across from the north side of the cathedral)
02 37 26 10 03
Website: www.galerie-du-vitrail.com
A great shop with an extensive library of books on stained glass. You can also buy antique or modern stained glass windows here. If your budget is more limited, you might want to buy the beautiful postcard they have (exclusively) of the labyrinth.
Galerie Saint-Fulbert
6, Cloitre Notre-Dame 28000 Chartres (Facing the south portal of the cathedral)
02 37 36 45 04
This shop has a variety of labyrinth products as well as crèches from various countries. They sometimes have books in French about the cathedral that I haven't found anywhere else.
La Crypte (Éditions Houvet)
18, Cloitre Notre-Dame 28000 Chartres
02 37 21 56 33 Fax 02 37 21 21 49
This shop carries books about the cathedral as well as all sorts of religious art. Their second outlet is in the cathedral by the west doors. You can buy pilgrimage medals here as well as rosaries made from roses (you have to ask for them).
This shop is where you buy tickets to visit the crypt of the cathedral.
Lazuline
7, rue Sainte-Même 28000 Chartres
02 37 21 2536
If you are looking for a fun hat, a unique piece of silver, or a lovely scarf, shop here! It's a delight just to walk into the store.
Librarie (Bookstore)
10, rue Noel-Ballay, Chartres
This bookstore has a beautiful exterior and an exhibition room inside (upstairs) that is gorgeous! I often check here to see what is newly published on the town and region.
Migeon Patissier-Chocolatier
2 bis, rue du Soliel d'Or 28000 Chartres
02 37 21 41 14
Looking for chocolate? This is the place! Everything is absolutely, amazingly delicious. A great place to buy gifts.