THE HISTORY OF THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOW
From the Middle Ages to the present day
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Learn about the history of glass and the stained-glass window from the Middle Ages to the present day through an explanation of the medieval stained-glass windows in the cathedral and the exhibitions of contemporary stained-glass windows in the Museum of Stained Glass.
From past to present, our qualified heritage guides take you on a journey through nine centuries of art and light.
The tour includes:
- Admission to the Museum of Stained Glass.
- A demonstration in the museum studio of the traditional technique used to make a leaded stained-glass window.
- A guided tour of the exhibitions on show in the centre and an explanation of contemporary stained-glass techniques.
- A guided tour of the cathedral including the main features of the monument and its medieval stained-glass windows.
Tour duration: 1½ hours
Set price for groups of less than 20: € 190
INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS
International Stained-Glass Centre
5 rue du Cardinal Pie - F-28000 Chartres
Tel: 33 (0)2 37 21 65 72
Fax: 33 (0)2 37 36 15 34
