In a town called Chartres 50 miles outside of Paris stands the Chartres Cathedral. The Chartres Cathedral was built with a lot of enthusiasm and is an example of a creation that is more recognized than its creator. From the struggle to carry heavy carts of full of stone and wood to the struggle of rebuilding the cathedral(five times)the Chartres Cathedral has an amazing history.

Originally reported to have been a site for Druid worship centuries before Christ, Chartres cathedral is now considered by some to be the best example of Gothic architecture in the world. The cathedral was the center of life for the town. During the Middle Ages the church was the marketplace, civic center and place of pilgrimage. Four  large fairs were held  by the church in Chartres which was said to have the tunic of the Virgin Mary.The town was well known for this and many came to these events. Before the existing cathedral was built, the crypt of the original building  had served as a medieval hospital. By the high middle ages, cathedrals were one of the most important centers of learning. These churches were a visual lesson and taught the values held by the christian faith. An important seat of learning, this cathedral was used as a school. This school taught among other things, mathematics and music. Mathematics was considered a link to understand the infinite. Thierry of Chartres used geometry to explain Christianity. For example,he explained the equilateral triangle stood for the Trinity. The Chartres Cathedral is also known for having  the best classical medieval labyrinth. A labyrinth is a single path that goes around in concentric circles. They were very popular during this time. It was built into the floor around the 1200's. Chartres cathedral played an important part in the life of the people during the middle ages and still does today.