Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, Medieval church labyrinth in Notre-Dame de Chartres, France.
The limestone labyrinth spans 13 meters in diameter across the cathedral nave floor, creating 261 meters of intricate walking paths.
Built in the early 13th century, this floor labyrinth represents one of the first architectural elements incorporated into the Gothic cathedral's design.
The labyrinth functions as a meditative path for pilgrims, symbolizing the spiritual journey toward personal enlightenment through its circular design.
Visitors can walk the labyrinth every Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM between February 20 and November 1, except during religious ceremonies.
When projecting the cathedral's facade onto the ground, the center of the rose window aligns perfectly with the center point of the labyrinth.
Location: Chartres
Part of: Notre-Dame de Chartres
GPS coordinates: 48.44722,1.48778
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
These labyrinths represent centuries of architectural innovation. From stone mosaics at Chartres Cathedral to precise hedge mazes of English castles, each site displays distinct construction methods and cultural significance. The collection includes underground passages, stone labyrinths, and geometric garden patterns from multiple continents.
Notre-Dame de Chartres
62 m
Stained glass windows of the cathedral of Chartres
67 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chartres
171 m
Astronomical clock of Chartres
53 m
Maison du Saumon
124 m
Boucherie Pinson
92 m
Maisons canoniales, 2-4-6 rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame
25 m
Maison canoniale, 7 rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame
70 m
Séminaire Saint-Charles de Chartres
209 m
Maison canoniale, 24 rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame
119 m
Cloître Notre-Dame de Chartres
53 m
Vendôme Chapel, Chartres cathedral
53 m
Maison des Vieux-Consuls
202 m
Préfecture d'Eure-et-Loir, Chartres
244 m
Colonne Marceau
232 m
Maison du Perron
161 m
Cellier de Loëns
200 m
Maison de la Voûte
207 m
Maison du Médecin Huvé
210 m
Marché aux Légumes
139 m
Little Chart'Train
47 m
Episcopal palace of Chartres
185 m
Chartres cathedral pipe organ
53 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871
256 m
Maison, 3 rue Collin-d'Harleville
229 m
Chapelle de l'ancien évêché de Chartres
181 m
Chapelle Saint-Éman de Chartres
168 mReviews
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