Par Laurent REBOURS
Published on 26 Oct 23 at 7:40 See my news Follow News Chartres
In Chartres (Eure-et-Loir), the C’Chartres Tourisme program is particularly rich in November and during the All Saints’ Day holidays.
Opportunity to enjoy the last moments of quality exhibitions.
Extensions for Maison Picassiette
The Maison Picassiette play overtime until November 30, 2023 and remains open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, in the morning only for guided tours and as well as on public holidays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
■ Visite immersive in the company of Véronique Domagalski aka Adrienne Isidore Sunday November 5 at 11 a.m. – €15 – reduced rate €10 – Reservation required. Discover the work of a life, that of her husband Raymond. With tenderness, she will explain to you why we nicknamed him Picassiette and not PiqueAssiette. This immersive visit will take you into the world of an unusual man who wanted to make his garden a tavern for the people of the neighborhood.
■ Guided tour, Sunday November 12 at 11 a.m. – €12 – reduced rate €9 – Reservation required. On the occasion of the reopening of Maison Picassiette, come and rediscover the story of Raymond Isidore. Focus on the details that make this unique, unusual and poetic place so interesting. Your guide will take you on a journey through Chartres from the 30s to the 60s and will passionately reveal to you the secrets of the life of a multifaceted artist.
The Palace of Senses at the Museum of Fine Arts
“Le Palais des Sens” evenings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Friday November 17 and December 15 at 6 p.m. – full price €25 – reduced price €22.
Exceptional evenings that offer you an unforgettable artistic and gastronomic experience. Let yourself be seduced by art through a privileged guided tour of the exhibition “Paul Richer and the sculpture of work” in the company of Grégoire Hallé, curator of the museum.
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Discover the fascinating life and work of Paul Richer, a multi-talented figure from Chartres.
That’s not all ! The “Le Palais des senses” evening also invites you to awaken your taste buds. After the visit, join Bistrot Racines for a blind wine tasting (1 glass of red or white wine of your choice) and carefully selected local products (board to share). Taste authentic flavors that reflect the richness of our region. These evenings engage all your senses, from sight to taste, hearing and touch, creating a unique immersive and sensory experience.
John of Dunois Conference
Jean de Dunois Conference at the Maison du Saumon by Véronique Domagalski. Saturday November 18, 2023 at 3 p.m. – single price €10.
It was commonly called the bastard of Orléans. Illegitimate son of King Charles VI’s brother, Louis of Orléans, Jean is known to have been “companion in arms of Joan of Arc”. He was much more than that… Raised at court with his half-brothers, he put his sword in the service of his family and the king. Courageous, cultured and intelligent, he became one of the great men of the 15th century and managed to rise among the great princes of his time.
This conference will allow you to discover a real local hero of the 100 years war.
History of stained glass art
History of Stained Glass Art – Guided tour by Esther Gibut. Saturday November 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. – single price €10.
The cathedral retains the largest number of old stained glass windows, including: 176 period glass roofs. The bays of the western facade and that of the “Belle Verrière” constitute pure masterpieces of Romanesque stained glass art. Almost all the others were installed between 1200 and 1235. They constitute the richest collection in Europe in terms of their age and beauty.
Note for this weekend at the end of October
■ Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October : visit at 3:00 p.m. – Chartres Cathedral, a monument d’exception.
■ Saturday October 28 at 2:30 p.m.: visit (new) Time in the cathedral of Chartres.
■ Sunday October 29 at 4:30 p.m.: visit to the crypt from the cathedral at 4:30 p.m.
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