Enceinte et fortifications de Chartres, Medieval fortifications in Chartres, France
The defensive system extends over 6 kilometers, featuring segments of 700 to 800 meters with walls reaching 10 to 20 meters in width.
The fortifications evolved from Gallo-Roman times through the Middle Ages, with major reinforcements added during the Hundred Years War in the 14th century.
The walls incorporated religious structures, such as the Sainte-Foy church, which became part of the defensive system in 1181.
Sections of the original fortifications remain visible around Chartres, providing insights into medieval military architecture and urban development.
The defensive structure follows a circular pattern centered around the cathedral, combining a deep trench system with massive earthen ramparts.
Location: Chartres
GPS coordinates: 48.44681,1.49353
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
Notre-Dame de Chartres
438 m
Stained glass windows of the cathedral of Chartres
431 m
Chartres Cathedral labyrinth
427 m
Église Saint-Pierre, Chartres
341 m
Église Saint-Aignan
315 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chartres
457 m
Abbey of Saint-Père-en-Vallée
373 m
Astronomical clock of Chartres
439 m
Lorin workshop
270 m
Porte Guillaume
14 m
Maison du Saumon
310 m
Boucherie Pinson
391 m
Maisons canoniales, 2-4-6 rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame
402 m
Maison canoniale, 24 rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame
370 m
Vendôme Chapel, Chartres cathedral
439 m
Maison des Vieux-Consuls
229 m
Maison du Perron
338 m
Stained-glass windows Monuments Historiques of église Saint-Aignan
316 m
Pont Saint-Hilaire, Chartres
247 m
Marché aux Légumes
320 m
Tertre Saint-Nicolas
441 m
Pont Bouju (Chartres)
125 m
Chartres cathedral pipe organ
439 m
Pont des Minimes
355 m
Chapelle Saint-Éman de Chartres
261 m
Moulin Saint-Père
334 m
Maison 20 rue Porte-Morard
253 mReviews
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