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Chartres Cathedral on the Way of Saint James
Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France
Topic: Way of Saint James
GPS: N48° 26.834; E001° 29.224
Quick Description:
Chartres Cathedral in
Chartres, France is a major pilgrimage location on The Way of Saint James.
Long Description:
A route of the Way of Saint James originates in Paris and proceeds southwest
to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral
located about 80 kilometers from of Paris. The magnificent Cathedral was
constructed between 1194 and 1250.
Several route markers lead pilgrims to and from the Cathedral on their way from France to Spain. The best of these markers is located on the sidewalk across the street from the main entrance to the Cathedral. It contains three elements:
1. A square black and yellow mosaic depicts a pilgrim walking with a staff walking in parallel to the Cathedral.
2. A blue and white scallop symbol identified the Way of Saint James.
3. Below, the legend provides the remaining distance:
1625 Km
CHEMIN SAINT-JACQUES DE COMPOSTELLE
Several route markers lead pilgrims to and from the Cathedral on their way from France to Spain. The best of these markers is located on the sidewalk across the street from the main entrance to the Cathedral. It contains three elements:
1. A square black and yellow mosaic depicts a pilgrim walking with a staff walking in parallel to the Cathedral.
2. A blue and white scallop symbol identified the Way of Saint James.
3. Below, the legend provides the remaining distance:
CHEMIN SAINT-JACQUES DE COMPOSTELLE
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