Dominated by its Notre-Dame cathedral and its UNESCO-listed stained glass windows, Chartres is also an easygoing town, less than an hour from Paris by train. That makes it a good base for working on the move: between a stroll through the old town and a detour to Chartres en Lumières, you sometimes need to set up your laptop somewhere calm. Whether you are a Chartres local working remotely or just passing through Eure-et-Loir, here are our addresses for a few hours of work, recommended by the Chartres Métropole tourist office.
Eloburo
On rue Percheronne, in a lovely 18th-century building a stone's throw from the station and the cathedral, Eloburo is a complete downtown coworking space: open space, offices, meeting rooms, secure wifi, free coffee and tea. Above all, it offers nomad passes with no subscription, by the hour, half-day or day (price list on eloburo.fr). Ideal for a proper work session, whether you are there for an hour or a whole day.
Our favorite in Chartres for a quiet day of work.
Médiathèque L'Apostrophe
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On boulevard Maurice-Viollette, the L'Apostrophe media library is the free option: large, calm reading spaces, tables and reading corners to get things done without spending anything. One thing to know: the wifi requires an annual registration, but on-site consultation remains free and open to all. Perfect for Chartres locals, a bit less so for a visitor passing through who needs wifi.
The free option for working quietly downtown.
The Right Spot for Your Needs
- For a proper working day: Eloburo (nomad passes by the hour, half-day or day)
- For working quietly and for free: Médiathèque L'Apostrophe (wifi with registration)
Just Passing Through Chartres?
Chartres is less than an hour from Paris-Montparnasse, and both Eloburo and the media library are a few minutes' walk from the station. Handy if you arrive for the day: you can combine a cathedral visit with a work session without taking the car. Also worth watching is the Harvey hybrid residence near the station, which mixes coliving, a restaurant and coworking: we will add it once its day-access conditions for freelancers are confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a coworking space with day access in Chartres?
Yes: Eloburo, on rue Percheronne, offers nomad passes with no subscription, by the hour, half-day or day.
Where can I work for free in Chartres?
At the L'Apostrophe media library, which is free and calm. Note that the wifi requires an annual registration, so it is mostly handy for residents.
Can I work near the Chartres train station?
Yes, Eloburo is a few minutes' walk from the station, and the Harvey residence (coming soon to our selection) is right next to it.
Is Chartres a good option for a remote-work getaway from Paris?
Yes: about an hour by train from Paris-Montparnasse. Many people make it a day of remote work in a green setting, with the cathedral as a bonus.
Are there cafes to work from in Chartres?
For now, our selection focuses on the coworking space and the media library, the most reliable for wifi and calm. We will complete it with cafes as we scout new places and hear from you.
Chartres has what you need to settle in and get things done, just a train ride from Paris. We keep adding to this selection as we scout new places and hear from you, and a big thank you to the Chartres Métropole tourist office for the tips. Know a good cafe or coworking space to work from in Chartres? Tell us. And for other cities, find all our guides on Deskover.
