Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral

Published: Feb. 11, 2015, 3 p.m.

b"A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres \\u2014 and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe\\u2019s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that captures the spirit of the Age of Faith like no other church. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination."