The best fashion and gift stores Chartres

Between the walls of this Renaissance building, books per thousands and a warm, cosy, relaxed atmosphere. This small independent bookshop is in many ways a haven of peace in the heart of the city. Books dominate beautiful disparate tables in sales; atypical chairs invite the barges to sit at a time; while booksellers give valuable advice. French and foreign literature, poetry, theatre, police novels, fantasy, comic, youth, arts, recreation, travel, social sciences, school books: there are for all tastes and ages. On the floor, a small lounge regularly hosts exhibitions, literary meetings, and signing sessions. Notice, therefore, to book lovers, who will undoubtedly be seduced by this little corner of paradise!

La Playground: a name that brings us back to the atmosphere of childhood. And for the reason: Inside this shop, the objects of the Flashover brand compete with glossy colors, which are not without reminding us of the sweets that one engloutissait in the playground. Moreover, the unusual and playful character of these objects is not without charm, although increasingly visible in all the cities of France. This store therefore contains original gift ideas: articles of furniture, bags, jewelry, boxes, and gadgets of all kinds… nothing missing from the call.

If you have enough car and traffic jams, choose the bike. To accompany you in this choice, this two-wheel shop located in the centre of the city offers you well-advised advice as well as cycle models adapted to your practice and your desires. Among the brands present in this store: Saad, Peugeot Cycles, Bianchi, Gypsy, Spectra and Puch. You will also find a number of accessories that are essential to your escape, whether sports or tourist. Finally, Cycling & Oxygen guarantees quality services for the revision, maintenance and repair of your bike.

Ideally located on the edge of the city centre, this garage manages all car brands and offers fast turnaround times. It is equipped with the equipment necessary to make an electronic diagnosis, and is approved to repair problems related to the distribution belt, air conditioning or clutch. Of course, this centre is also able to carry out technical inspections. You will be welcomed there, and be confident: Your car will be in good hands.

Art portrait, marriage, or event: this is where you need to address! The 50 years of experience of Martino Studios are not misleading: The quality is indeed the appointment. You will also find photographic material, whether it be new or used, and especially valuable advice. You can also develop your digital photos and silver. The result is very professional, to the image of the reception. At the bottom of the shop, a small light and bright space transforms regularly into exhibition galleries: Do not hesitate to take a tour!

Workshop-Leisure is a little bit of Ali Baba's cave for Sunday artists, for kids with a vivid imagination, and for creative diy at their time. Established since 1987 in Chartres, this boutique is the reference if you are looking for advice and equipment. On the above floor, the paint/drawing radius is very complete: canvases, papers, books, brushes, knives, pencils, tubes, pallets: there are all shapes and colours.

At the bottom of the Rue des Ecuyers, just opposite the Queen Berthe stairs, is a small, rather discreet boutique. It is Chartroc, a deposit-sale where you can donate, exchange or buy clothes, bags, hats, shoes, belts, jewelry… sometimes large brands. Everything is used, but in very good condition; Some garments have never been worn. Of course, prices are reduced, but we could expect greater discounts.

In this old chapel, below the cathedral, the giovanna follow but do not resemble themselves. Since 2003, the association of 3 R (Renovation, Restoration, Rehabilitation) ensures the programming of the exhibitions that take place in this very beautiful space, exclusively dedicated to the mosaic. Contemporary artists, whose stature and renown transcend France's borders, display their works for a few months, with a often sober but aesthetic setting, which makes the Saint-Eman Chapel an indispensable place for art lovers.

This college of the th century, which once spanned the Eure, is now a magnificent exhibition place. Artists and associations are here and it is always a pleasure to discover their works in such a prestigious setting. Every spring, it is usually a "mosaic of photos" that orne the walls of the collegiate, before an exhibition of contemporary art takes over in summer. If you go through this, don't forget to take a look at the medieval garden…

Now it is no longer the monastic community that occupies the beautiful Saint Vincent Priory, but the contemporary art - and, ironically, some works are sometimes iconoclastic! But this is a very beautiful place of exposure, and every year, renowned artists come to display their works for two weeks, one month, or even two months. Overall, the exhibitions are still fast enough, so don't loupez the boat!

CAMARA in Chartres is the place to go for digital prints and instant enlargements. Our color prints are of the highest quality. If you don't like photomatons, the team will be happy to supply you with ID photos that comply perfectly with the requirements of the French administration (ANTS). You'll also find a wide choice of cameras and photo accessories, and above all real expertise in photography. The staff are always ready to listen to your needs and give you the best possible advice. In short, it's a must for amateur and professional photographers alike.

Dockers, Mister, Eden Park, Lacoste: the large brands of the male loan are gathered here. Nor will these ladies be left, since the women's «deluxe version», whose boutique was located by the Cooperage Street, now joins the store of the Swan Square. Moreover, if the clothing is not necessarily within reach of all, the store is worth at least the detour: set in the "house of the vault", dating back to the th and th centuries, it is distinguished by a very chic look, the présentoires that fit perfectly between the arcades of the vaults.

It's a bookstore, where you can find a little bit of everything, but above all, it's a stationery, right in the heart of the city. Thus, there is no need to survey large areas of the periphery to find a wide choice of pens, pencils, papers, notebooks, workbooks, diaries, etc. all the material needed to work or to flourish in creative recreation is there, and the advice also.

Simplicity and elegance. These are the words of this line of clothing, but they could equally apply to the decoration of the rue de la Pie. Because the teacher from Mont Saint-Michel took his place in Chartres: His eternal marinières constantly remises to the taste of the day always attract as much. And the scratches are here in all shapes and colours, with a result that is invariably well cut. Just opposite, at Lodge Boutique, at 24 rue de la Pius, the same priopriétaire offers different brands, but equally elegant (Tommy Hilfiger, Viscount Arthur, Church's, Lexington and Lupo). You can even order the clothing you want on the web site to deliver them directly to you: Enjoy it!

La Procure de Chartres is an independent bookshop. You'll find religious background and news, as well as "secular" works: novels, paperbacks, essays, fine books, DVDs and CDs. We also carry works by regional authors, calendars and diaries, and postcards. You'll find books for adults, teenagers, children and very young children.

On two floors, everything is there. On the ground floor, clothing for the whole family: women, men, boys and girls will find their account, both in clothing and in clothing and accessories. On the floor, it is the house that is in honour with fabrics on sale per metre, decorative objects, crockery, linen… The reception is generally very helpful, and the prices are, as a whole, reasonably cheap.

This teaches you jewels in hundreds, which only require to be adopted and worn daily. Sometimes colourful and bright, and sometimes natural, they know how to play their charms to attract these ladies. On the display stands you will find earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or even vases and candleholder created by master-glass. Each jewel is designed by creators of all origins, which gives the Collections collections a certain ethnic eclecticism. However, prices remain relatively high. But please note that for all jewellery with a price exceeding € 30 €, 1 € is returned to humanitarian associations that help children around the world.

In less time than you need a photographer to trigger flash, Flash Flash informs you on its website of the latest news available, both among mangas and among classic albums. So if you're a comic lover, or if you're used to devour Japanese, you can't wait again in this bookstore, where you'll certainly find your happiness, since it's full of classic and recent books. In addition, from time to time, authors and illustrators come to attend signing sessions…

If the teacher is present in many cities, we are not getting tired of Chartres, quite the contrary. The Takara collections, in an ethnic and modern style, always seduce you. Jewels with a natural touch of light, natural beauty and oriental motifs, or colourful bags are all more tempting than any other. Ladies and gentlemen, are you happy; gentlemen, for how long did you not offer a jewel to your dulcinée?

The inescapable, unforgettable, tireless boots Eagle, which accompanied all generations of puddle puddle: they are all known, and they are being held year in and year out. They are on sale in this store, of course. You can also find the garments attached to these célébrissimes rubber boots: marinières, jackets and trousers… a collection close to nature, with a quality that lasts, hard, hard…