Pilgrims walking to Chartres from Bercheres les Pierres

Pilgrimage

Pilgrims have come to Chartres for over a thousand years. Follow in their footsteps by using the resources listed below. 
A brief introduction for pilgrims to prepare them to walk around the outside of the cathedral (circumambulation) before entering it.
The south side of the Chartres Cathedral by Jill K H Geoffrion
Pilgrim Etiquette
Bishop's Garden at Chartres by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion
Pilgrim Practices
Youth pilgrimage at Chartres Cathedral by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion
Pilgrim Rituals: Ritual 1; Ritual 2; Rituel de pèlerinage; Circumambulation around the outside of the cathedral
St. Julien Window, North choir ambulatory at Chartres Cathedral by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion
St. Julien and his wife as pilgrims
Quotes to inspire you on your pilgrimage.
Leaving Home Behind by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion
Questions to Ponder during your pilgrimage.
Pilgrim on the north porch at Chartres Cathedral by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion

Initiation: A Poem about Pilgrimage to Chartres

Pilgrim groups arriving at Chartres Cathedral by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion
Explanation of the medieval pilgrimage medal from Chartres.
Medieval pilgrimage medal (replica) by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion
Pilgrimage medal for Chartres on top of a Chartres-style labyrinth
Bibliography (et bibliographie) related to pilgrimage and the Chartres Cathedral
Park near the cathedral in Chartres by photographer Jill K H Geoffrion