Chartres

[ shahr-truh, shahrt; French shar-truh ]

/ ˈʃɑr trə, ʃɑrt; French ˈʃar trə /

noun

a city in and the capital of Eure-et-Loir, in N France, SW of Paris: cathedral.

Eure-et-Loir

[ œr-ey-lwar ]

/ œr eɪˈlwar /

noun

a department in central France. 2293 sq. mi. (5940 sq. km). Capital: Chartres.

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Examples from the Web for chartres

You see, I was so excited by the idea of coming to Chartres with you.
Three Soldiers|John Dos Passos
At Naples we were presented at court, and splendid ftes were given to the Duchess of Chartres.
Lives of Celebrated Women|Samuel Griswold Goodrich
Saints forbid that it be not the English fleet, or the ships of Thomas of Chartres!
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 18|Alexander Leighton
Much to the secret anger of the Bishop of Chartres, the declaration that the tribunal would make was no longer doubtful.
The Executioner's Knife|Eugne Sue

Bourges is a chosen spot for stained glass, second only to Chartres.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly

British Dictionary definitions for chartres

Chartres

/ (ˈʃɑːtrə, ʃɑːt, French ʃartrə) /

noun

a city in NW France: Gothic cathedral; market town. Pop: 40 361 (1999)

Eure-et-Loir

/ (French œrelwar) /

noun

a department of N central France, in Centre region. Capital: Chartres. Pop: 412 094 (2003 est). Area: 5940 sq km (2317 sq miles)

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Word Origin and History for chartres

Chartres

cathedral city in central France, said to be named for the Carnutes, Gaulish people who had a sacred place there, whose name is said to be from a root meaning "rock, stone," but there is a famous "Druid Stone" at the church.