Main sights Cathedrals and churches thumb|Cathedral of Chartres thumb|The famous "Chartres blue" thumb|South elevation, lithography 1864 thumb|The Church of Saint Aignan Chartres is best known for its cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, which is considered one of the finest and best preserved Gothic cathedrals in France and in Europe. Its historical and cultural importance has been recognized by its inclusion on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Main sights Cathedrals and churches thumb|Cathedral of Chartres thumb|The famous "Chartres blue" thumb|South elevation lithography 1864 thumb|The Church of Saint Aignan Chartres is best known for its cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres which is considered one of the finest and best preserved Gothic cathedrals in France and in Europe Its historical and cultural importance has been recognized by its inclusion on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.