Your stay — Les Conviv'hôtes
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The Property — Les Conviv'hôtes
Les Conviv'hôtes is a small, family-run 3-star hotel just a ten-minute walk from Chartres Cathedral. The lobby feels like a welcoming home: parquet floors, a cosy fireplace, and shelves of books and local art. Rooms are individually decorated with vintage furniture and natural fabrics, avoiding chain-hotel anonymity. It suits travellers who value character, tranquillity, and a genuinely personal welcome over modern amenities like a gym or spa.
Chronicles of Chartres
Chartres began as a Gallic settlement named Autricum, then became a Roman town called Civitas Carnutum. Its defining landmark, Chartres Cathedral, was built mostly between 1194 and 1220 and is one of the best-preserved examples of High Gothic architecture, with its famous blue glass. The city was both a medieval pilgrimage centre and, later, a key site during the Hundred Years' War. Today Chartres blends its ecclesiastical heritage with a working cathedral school and a cultural calendar around stained glass and light festivals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chartres guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm but not overcrowded; June sees the Chartres en lumières sound-and-light show. September offers mild weather and harvest-season daytime events.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months, driven by school holidays and the peak of the Chartres en lumières programme (April–October). Hotel prices rise 30–50%, and the cathedral and pedestrian streets are crowded midday. The biggest single event is the Fête du 14 Juillet with fireworks.
Budget shoulder season
April, October: 20–30% lower prices, few queues, and the cathedral light shows still run (Apr–Oct). Weather is cooler (8–14°C) but often clear.
Weather & packing
Chartres sits on the plains of the Beauce, which can be 1–2°C cooler than Paris, especially in evening. Pack a midweight jacket or fleece for evenings regardless of the forecast, and bring a rain shell — it can change from sun to drizzle in an hour.
Live City Briefing — Chartres
- The Chartres en lumières programme runs until 30 October 2026; the nightly light projections on the cathedral and other monuments are free, with longer hours in July.
- New direct TER trains from Paris Montparnasse to Chartres started in spring 2026, cutting journey time to under 50 minutes on select services.
- The city centre pedestrian zone around the cathedral has expanded to include Rue Sainte-Même; check for temporary market stalls during summer weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Les Conviv'hôtes, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors are above street-level bustle and the courtyard side is quieter, as the building sits on a street in central Chartres where delivery trucks and morning traffic can start early.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. These get direct foot traffic noise from pedestrians and the nearby shops, plus the 3-star hotel's double glazing may not fully block street sounds. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft — the lift is small and can clatter late at night.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard: you get a quiet outlook onto a typical French courtyard with maybe a tree or potted plants. Street-facing rooms might glimpse the Chartres Cathedral spire if you're on a higher floor and on the right side — worth asking at check-in if you want a cathedral glimpse.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors. The top floor (4th?) may have less street noise but can get warmer in summer if the hotel lacks air conditioning, which is common at this price level. The 1st floor is noisier due to the lobby, breakfast room, and street proximity.
🔊 Noise notes
Chartres’ city centre is lively from 8am to late evening, with church bells from the cathedral ringing quarter-hourly during the day, plus occasional bagpipers or performers on the pedestrian streets. The hotel is on a street that has restaurant delivery trucks in the morning (6:30–8am) and may have a bar or tabac nearby with smokers chatting outside until 10–11pm.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the inner courtyard when booking — 3-star hotels in old French buildings often have street noise that the courtyard solves. 2. Parking in central Chartres is tight; ask the hotel for the nearest public parking garage (typically Parking de la Cathédrale or Parking du Châtelet) and get a discount token from reception if they offer one.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Les Conviv'hôtes
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps down; no login required, just select network
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors by staircase only
No physical papers or digital newsstand provided; building is a restored 19th-century townhouse with original parquet floors and sash windows
Check-in from 16:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20
Free for day-of-arrival and departure; secure room near reception
No step-free access; three steps at entrance and narrow staircases; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking Cathédrale at 2 Rue de la Poissonnerie, €8 per 24h; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cathédrale Notre-Dame (159 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-André (328 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Aignan (458 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Brèche (527 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardins de l'Évéché — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chartres — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Théatre Portail Sud — 134 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 817 m · ~10 min walk
Pharmacie Desprez — 377 m · ~5 min walk
day by day — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Chartres — 837 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations and airports as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, including contactless under €50; American Express less common, cash still needed at some smaller markets and bakeries.
Service is included in restaurant bills, but rounding up or leaving a few euros is appreciated; taxis – round up to nearest euro; hotel staff – not expected for standard service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a café counter – typically €1.20-1.50.
A plat du jour (set daily lunch) at a neighbourhood bistro – around €12-15.
A main course like steak-frites or a crêpe at a casual eatery – around €12-18.
Kebabs, crêpes and falafel vendors around the cathedral area and pedestrian streets; on market days (Saturday and Wednesday) the food stalls in the covered market offer cheap eats.
Leclerc, Carrefour, Lidl and Intermarché – all have branches in or just outside the city centre.
Main pedestrian streets (rue de la Pie, rue des Changes and nearby) have chain stores like H&M, Zara and C&A; the Saturday market in the Place Billard area has a few clothing stalls at lower prices.
Walking covers the old town easily; the bus network (Filibus) is the cheapest motorised option – single ticket €1.40, day pass €4.00, or from Chartres station to the cathedral it's a 10‑minute walk. No airport to serve; nearest major airport is Paris‑Orly – take the direct coach (€15‑20) or a TER train from Paris Montparnasse (€15 one‑way).
Eat lunch at a bistro for the fixed‑price menu rather than the pricier dinner service. Visit the cathedral free on first Sunday of the month (reduced entry outside those times). Buy a reusable bottle – tab water is safe and free in France.
Good to know — Chartres
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chartres, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Les Conviv'hôtes
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 817 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Desprez — 377 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Chartres station (Gare de Chartres) → Le Boeuf Couronné (arrêt Châtelet)
💡 Not needed unless you have heavy luggage – the hotel is a 7-min flat walk from the station along Rue de la Poissonnerie. Bus routes are simple; buy tickets at the driver or via the Filibus app (€1.40 single). Avoid line 6; it circles the suburbs, not the centre.
Paris (Bercy Seine or La Défense) → Chartres bus stop (near train station)
💡 Cheapest option from Paris, but avoid it from CDG – no direct bus from the airport. Take the RER B to Paris first. FlixBus drops off at the train station; from there it’s a 7-minute walk through the old town to the hotel.
CDG Airport → Le Boeuf Couronné, 15 Place Châtelet, Chartres
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer via G7 or Uber for €150–€180; avoid metered taxis which surge at peak times. The hotel can arrange a local driver for a similar rate.
Paris Montparnasse station (via RER B from CDG) → Chartres station (0.5 km walk to Le Boeuf Couronné)
💡 From CDG, take RER B to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame (€11, 50 mins), then change to RER C to Montparnasse or walk 10 mins. Snap a direct TER from Montparnasse (Gare Montparnasse Vaugirard) – avoid intercités; they’re slower and pricier. Book early on SNCF Connect for €25–€35.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Les Conviv'hôtes?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors are above street-level bustle and the courtyard side is quieter, as the building sits on a street in central Chartres where delivery trucks and morning traffic can start early.
Which rooms should I avoid at Les Conviv'hôtes?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. These get direct foot traffic noise from pedestrians and the nearby shops, plus the 3-star hotel's double glazing may not fully block street sounds. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft — the lift is small and can clatter late at night.
Is Les Conviv'hôtes noisy?
Chartres’ city centre is lively from 8am to late evening, with church bells from the cathedral ringing quarter-hourly during the day, plus occasional bagpipers or performers on the pedestrian streets. The hotel is on a street that has restaurant delivery trucks in the morning (6:30–8am) and may have a bar or tabac nearby with smokers chatting outside until 10–11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Les Conviv'hôtes?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard: you get a quiet outlook onto a typical French courtyard with maybe a tree or potted plants. Street-facing rooms might glimpse the Chartres Cathedral spire if you're on a higher floor and on the right side — worth asking at check-in if you want a cathedral glimpse.
What are insider tips for staying at Les Conviv'hôtes?
1. Ask for a room on the inner courtyard when booking — 3-star hotels in old French buildings often have street noise that the courtyard solves. 2. Parking in central Chartres is tight; ask the hotel for the nearest public parking garage (typically Parking de la Cathédrale or Parking du Châtelet) and get a discount token from reception if they offer one.
What time is check-in at Les Conviv'hôtes?
Check-in at Les Conviv'hôtes is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Les Conviv'hôtes have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps down; no login required, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Les Conviv'hôtes?
€1.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Les Conviv'hôtes?
A plat du jour (set daily lunch) at a neighbourhood bistro – around €12-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Les Conviv'hôtes?
Walking covers the old town easily; the bus network (Filibus) is the cheapest motorised option – single ticket €1.40, day pass €4.00, or from Chartres station to the cathedral it's a 10‑minute walk. No airport to serve; nearest major airport is Paris‑Orly – take the direct coach (€15‑20) or a TER train from Paris Montparnasse (€15 one‑way).
When is the best time to visit Chartres?
May, June, September — warm but not overcrowded; June sees the Chartres en lumières sound-and-light show. September offers mild weather and harvest-season daytime events.
Top Attractions in Chartres
💡 Visit around 11am on sunny days for the best light on the blue glass. Check the tourist office for occasional free guided tours in English.
💡 Free on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise it's around €4. The building itself has fine views of the cathedral spire.
💡 The window depicting the Tree of Jesse is particularly vivid. Visit in the afternoon for best light. No fee to enter.
💡 The garden is small but well-kept. Combine with a walk along the nearby Eure river for free greenery.
💡 The entry fee is about €7. Go early in the morning to avoid crowds. Allow 45 minutes to an hour.