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    American Friends of Chartres

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  • Architectural Triumphs

  • Spectacular Stained-Glass Windows

    A World Heritage Site, a crown jewel of Gothic architecture, an early pilgrimage destination
    and an active and inclusive place of spirituality today with renowned medieval stained glass.

    1000 Years of Chartres

    Celebrate the 1000-year jubilee of Chartres Cathedral With American Friends of Chartres.
    Join the Inaugural Lecture!

    AFC launched the celebrations of the 1000-year jubilee of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Chartres on March 19, 2024
    at the French Embassy in Washington DC and the Alliance Française Minneapolis!

    The recording will be available soon!

    Join us for a series of events celebrating the history, art and architecture of Chartres. Through music, talks, exhibitions, and more…
    Uncover the resilience of this jewel of gothic architecture and join in the friendships fostered by this world heritage site.

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