Here are some pictures from the day trip I took with some friends from my program to Chartres, a town dating from the 9th century, located about an hour southwest of Paris by train. Since it was a Sunday and there was a lot of snow, the town was pretty much deserted. But it was a nice break from Paris.
A view of the cathedral, constructed in 1265. The right-hand tower is Romanesque, while the left-hand one is Gothic.
A cool little passageway
The cathedral, up close and personal.
Cute houses.
More cathedral.
The Eure river from an ancient bridge in the city's Old Quarter.
The gardens of the old bishop's palace, located behind the cathedral.
Me and my friend Paul, making friends with the locals.
Did you get cold bottoms from sitting on the snowy bench? =P
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