In the context of its partnership with Villa Albertine DC, American Friends of Chartres is pleased to invite you to […]
Category: Events
Exceptional Concert by the Vocal Five – July 17, 2025
Under the auspices of the French Embassy in the United States and the Villa Albertine in Washington, the association American […]
A Masterpiece of Renaissance Sculpture: The Choir Screen of Chartres Cathedral – May 23, 2025
The choir screen in the ambulatory is undoubtedly one of the most admired parts of Chartres Cathedral, with its perfectly […]
Fragments from the Gothic Choir screen dispersed in the United States by Prof Jennifer Feltman, University of Alabama
In 1763, the Gothic choir screen or jubé of the Cathedral of Chartres was demolished during a period of liturgical change. During […]
Chartres Cathedral: Then and Now – April 10, 2025
Please join us for a pre-recorded lecture, given in French by Anne Embs, conservateur régional des monuments historiques, DRAC – […]
January 31st 2025: Virginia Raguin : The Illuminated Window book launch at AFDC
On 31st January 2025, American Friends of Chartres invited distinguished art historian Virginia Raguin for a presentation on the artistic […]
January 23rd 2025: Madeline Caviness Honored as Officière des Arts at des Lettres
On January 23, 2025, renowned art historian Professor Emeritus Madeline Caviness was awarded the prestigious Officière des Arts et des […]
Millenium Celebrations! New exhibitions: Labyrinthes and Le Labyrinthe de Chartres Autour du Monde
In celebration of the millennium of Chartres Cathedral, two exhibitions on the theme of labyrinths will be held in Chartres […]
Stained-glass workshop at Rochambeau, March 17th 2025
Rochambeau’s 5ième students recently had the unique opportunity to explore the art od stained glass in a hands-on workshop organized […]
Fragments from the Gothic Choir Screen Dispersed in the United States – April 17, 2025
In 1763, the Gothic choir screen or jubé of the Cathedral of Chartres was demolished during a period of liturgical […]
