Wine and dine: Michelin starred Le Georges restaurant, the Grand Monarque Hotel. A la carte or tasting menu, the chef’s dishes are innovative and truly delicious.
Snack - Maison Monarque in front of cathedral serves a delicious brunch, sandwiches, patisseries and macarons. They also make “le Pèlerin” (the pilgrim). A soft cake with an almond and fruit paste marked on top with a design symbolising the labyrinth of Chartres Cathedral.
Awesome aperitifs: L’Academie de la Bière, rock music, buzzy with a feel good atmosphere, it's hipster say the locals, French for a cool, rocking place to go.
Bake my day: Head to Maison Ioos for great breads and pastries. Don’t miss the chance to munch on a Mentchikoff! A sweet made of praline chocolate covered with Swiss meringue! Close to the Cathedral at 2bis rue du Soleil d'Or
Ice ice baby: Ice cream heaven awaits at La Chocolaterie, hand-made ice cream and macarons!
Market day: In the centre of Chartres you’ll find the covered market on Place Billard near the Cathedral. From 7am to 1pm Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the place buzzes as stalls piled high with delicious local produce tempts the locals to buy! On Wednesday evenings there’s an organic market – don’t miss the bread stall, it’s excellent!