Chartres

Top Places to Eat

Brasserie Bruneau

Brasserie Bruneau, 4 rue Maréchal Delattre de Tassigny (close to the Hotel de Ville / Town Hall). 1930s decor, with service on 2 floors and a terrace. Food is ... more

Le Tripot

Le Tripot, Rue Colin d'Harleville. Spacious restaurant with "ancient" decor and good solid tables and chairs. Local cuisine. Honest prices, but not cheap. Like ... more

Brasserie Henri Iv

Brasserie Henri IV, 31 rue du Soleil d'Or. Again "brasserie" style food. Opened late 2005 and so decor is totally new. Well placed in center of town. Prices are... more

Le Sully

Le Sully, 20 rue du Soleil d'Or. A new (2007) fish restaurant. Situated opposite the Henri IV and during the summer they share the same terrace. A "cohabitation... more

Crep'salads

Crep'Salads, 7 rue Serpente (close to cathedral). "Pancakes" and salads. Plenty to eat and not expensive. To be avoided on Friday or Saturday nights because ... more

La Vieille Maison

La Vieille Maison

5 rue au Lait , Chartres

Even if the food here weren't superb, the 14th-century building would still be visited for its historic value. The dining room, outfitted in the Louis XIII ... more

Top Places for Nightlife

Bahia Café

Bahia Café, 2 place de la Porte St Michel. More of a whiskey and vodka bar although several Belgian beers have made their way in recently. It's very popular, ... more

Le P'tit Bar

Le P'tit Bar, 18bis, boulevard Chasles. (just opposite the theatre). A new wine bar (April 2010) which also offers beer and coffee. Open afternoons and evenings... more

Welcome Pub

Welcome Pub, 37 rue des Changes (center of town, next to Place Billard market). This is supposed to be a pub, but it lacks interesting beer. Decor is OK.

Dicken's Blues

Dicken's Blues, 13 place Châtelet (next to Le Boeuf Couronné hotel and restaurant). Very similar in structure/décor to the Welcome, but has a more varied ... more

Le Jungle Café

Le Jungle Café, 42 rue Saint Pierre. Spacious, with a real garden out back. Busy at the weekend (when students return home) but can be quite empty during the ... more