Depictions of Mary in and around the town of Chartres, France
As one spends time in Chartres, one discovers that devotion to Mary can be experienced far beyond the walls of the cathedral.
Parish Churches
Mary is represented in all the local churches. Go discover the many depictions of her!
Beaux Arts Museum Chapel
The Assumption of Mary is quite striking!
Cemetery
Mary can be seen on the tombstones of local priests in the cemetary at Chartres.
A particular devotion to Notre Dame Sous Terre is obvious.
Maison St. Yves
Chapel
On the north wall of the chapel you will encounter this sculpture collection of Mary and Jesus on the cross. To visit the chapel, check with the reception during their regular business hours (generally 9h00-12h00; 14h00-18h00.
Courtyard
Nuestra Senora
Next to the Crypte bookstore (on the south side of the cathedral) a placque has been installed honoring Nuestra Senora del Rocio.
If one pays attention, one can find Mary in various niches above the street level.
Rue Chantault
Rue de la Pie & Rue des Changes, Chartres
This one is found on the corner of Rue de la Pie and Rue des Changes.
Rue de la Brèche, Basse Ville
Found on the other side of the street from the church, Notre-Dame de la Brèche.
Table St. Yves
Above the door to the Table St. Yves (across the street from the cathedral, on the south side) is a statue of Mary holding the infant Jesus.
If you look at the weathervane, you will see the "shirt of Mary", the Chapter's symbol.
Visitation Chapel
At 22 Avenue d'Aligre is the Visitation Complex. On the door to the chapel is this sculpture of the Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth.
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