I visited Chartres for the first time in 2005, with a second visit in 2021. The ***Cathedral Notre-Dame has changed significantly, with a lot of investment (and advances in technology) to very carefully clean the interiors and stained glass. It’s
We liked the Loire Valley. It’s a lot to cover in a few days, especially in August with high crowds and temps in the high 90s. It’s probably better as a low energy week-long stay. I personally liked the geography