Eure-et-Loir

Eure-et-Loir department is located in central France, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, and its capital is the city of Chartres, whose Gothic cathedral is one of the masterpieces of medieval architecture in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The department is mainly agricultural, containing the vast wheat plains of the Beauce region, among the most fertile farmland in France. Its economy combines industrial agriculture, the food industry, and logistics. The cost of living in the department is low, and with Chartres less than an hour from Paris by train, it is a good option for commuting daily to the capital.

Chartres, Dreux, Châteaudun

• Campus universitaire de Chartres (Université d’Orléans / Université de Tours) - An educational site offering programs in health, science, and medical professions; suitable for students in health and applied sciences fields.
• IUT de Chartres - A university institute of technology offering several vocational BUT programs; for technically and practically oriented students.

Chartres is considered a relatively calm city. Neighborhoods near the city center and around the station are usually busy. The usual advice applies: in crowded places such as the train station, shopping centers, and large events, keep an eye on your personal belongings. Before choosing a neighborhood, be sure to check locals' opinions and sites such as ville-ideale.fr.

Chartres is connected by direct trains to Paris-Montparnasse and is popular for commuting to Paris for work or study. Locally, the city bus network (Filibus) and regional lines cover the city and its suburbs.