8. According to legend, since 876 the Cathedral has housed a tunic of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sancta Camisia It is located in the medieval town of Chartres, about 50 miles from Paris. The Nave and its inlaid labyrinth - built c1200
9. The windows were given to the Cathedral in 1230 by Queen Blanche of Castille
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14. Fim Music: How great thought art Completed 1260 Dates: Active Status: High Gothic Architecture: Virgin Mary and John the Baptist Dedication: Catholic cathedral; Catholic shrine Type of site: Chartres Cathedral; Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres; Cathedral of Our Lady in Chartres Names:
