Chartres
 

Any thoughts on hotels or restaurants in Chartres

Here are some websites to help you decide the type of food you want--from fast food-to bistro to gourmet:

http://www.franceline.com/chartres/RESTO.HTM

Also Fodors has a guide on Chartres Restaurants that you may want to look at....

Is there anything more of interest than the famous church at Chartres? I'm wondering if it's worth a trip for a first time visitor to Paris.
Anna

I would say that the primary reason for going to Chartres is the Cathedral. The town is quite charming, but the Cathedral is one of the world's treasures. If you have any interest in architecture, stained glass, etc, it's a must see.
If Malcolm Miller is doing his twice-daily tours, try and join one--he makes the place come alive. Email : [email protected]
If he's not going to be there, there are other guides available
Service Accueil-Visites de la Cathédrale Email : [email protected]
A pair of binoculars is very useful for seeing the detail in the windows..



Maybe this other info will help you decide
information on Chartres, including hotels and restaurants: www.1heart.com/chartresadvice
also, www.ville-chartres.fr/

not such a good website except that you can see a map of the town:
www.chartres.com/va/bienvenu.htm

info on the labyrinth that is set into the floor of the cathedral: www.lessons4living.com/chartres_labyrinth.htm

basic info, with links:
http://www.gofrance.about.com/travel.../blchartre.htm

We just returned from Paris and a day trip to Chartres. I would not recommend this site until you've seen so many others in Paris: Lourve, Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, etc.
It is a charming town and we enjoyed the day. It took about an hour on the train.