Partners and providers of tourism

Chartres’ guide book

It is running off at 120 000 copies and edited in two versions (one in French, the other one in English) the Chartres guide book is our principal work tool to inform and guide the locals, new comers, French or foreigners visitors in their discovery of the assets of Chartres and its surroundings: monuments and unavoidable sites, but also accommodation, trade, services, local products, leisure… this guide aims to promote the touristy and economic wealth of the city and its surroundings, and to reinforce the image of Chartres as a holiday destination.

The desk blotters

In 2010, the Chartres Convention and Visitors’ Bureau has elaborated a new edition: a map of the Chartres downtown in a large size edited under the form of a desk blotters which allows an easier localization of streets, sites and monuments, but also the restaurants, accommodations, and shops of the downtown. Printed at 12 500 copies, the desk blotter enjoys a qualitative distribution toward the general public but also towards the professionals (agency and tour operators).

The conferences

Since 2010, the Chartres Convention and Visistor’s Bureau propose a monthly conference “Les Rendez-vous de la Maison du Saumon” on various themes (perfumes, Fulbert, Maurice de Vlaminck…) Through this event opened to a wide public, the Chartres Convention and Visitors’ Bureau proposes to promote traders, artistes, restaurants… so that the partner linked with the conference thematic, and in limited number, benefit from a better promotion.

The Chartres Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website

Major communication basis, it answers to the increasing needs of the French internet users (about 1,000 connections per day), our website – www.chartres-tourisme.com – is continually changing due to its graphic design, its ergonomics, or its new section proposed to the internet users. You type “Chartres” in the different search engine (like Google n°1 for the internet users) and our website appears in the first page, in the first propositions. To be on our website is to enjoy a great promotion on the web.

The Commercial Breaks

La Maison du Saumon and the Chartres Convention and Visitors’ Bureau are dedicated to the greeting of the public, presenting the wealth and the leisure activities of the city. The purpose is to arouse the visitor’s curiosity and to encourage them to extend their stay.
Equipped of a high-tech material, the Chartres Convention and Visitors’ Bureau – Maison du Saumon proposes you to promote you products on its screens.


The lounges of the Maison du Saumon are equipped of screen presenting the touristy wealth of Chartres and also practical information on our city. At your disposal on 2 touristy sites, screens presenting your commercial break.

For any information, contact:

Magali GESVENER
Tel: +33 (0)2 37 18 26 22 – Fax +33 (0)2 37 21 51 91
E-mail : magali.gesvener@otchartres.fr

Download our information brochure : here