We drove in early to Chartres to wander the streets of this wonderful medieval town and visit the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres.

In the west end of the nave we had a surprising glimpse of the 13th century pavement labyrinth set into the floor. We had not expected to see it as the cathedral building is undergoing restoration and the labyrinth has been covered by protective matting for about a year. There is still a lot of restoration work to be done before the labyrinth will be open again for pilgrims to walk it’s 800 year old stones.

Today, it was as though we just coincided with the labyrinth ‘coming up for air’. Within minutes it was covered over again but we had been graced by a moment with this beautiful path.