One of the cool things about living in Chartres is the light show that takes place from the end of April until the middle of September. The light show consists of 29 different locations, some of them are the large and well know spots while others are small and off the beaten path. The show ranges from still images projected onto buildings to animated shows that are quite elaborate.
Last Saturday evening marked the end of the light show for the season. Additionally this was the 10th Anniversary of the light show so the city decided to celebrate. We started the evening off with dinner at our home with some family. I made another new dish and I am proud to say it was a huge success. After dinner and dessert we walked around the city to participate in the celebration.
James and I had walked around and looked at the lights a few other times during the summer and we were lucky enough to share them with my Mom, aunt, and cousin when they visited. However this evening consisted of a much more elaborate spectacle. There were performers everywhere! Music and a 3-D show in the city center. The city was full of energy and life.
For anyone coming to visit us during the time that the light show runs, this is a must do activity!
The Cathedral lit up with one of many displays of the evening.
The women dancing on stilts.
Not sure what this is suppose to be but there were many of them on display.
Looking good in the 3-D glasses
Another location of the light show, the theater
I was in Chartres a couple of years ago and did manage to see the show. It was amazing. A wonderful town. How great it must be to live there.
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It is a great town! Glad you were able to see the show in person, pictures don't do it justice!
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