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Ateliers Loire
Leves (about 2 km from Chartres Cathedral)
Founded in 1946 by Gabriel Loire and now run by his sons and grandsons, this workshop two kilometres from the cathedral designs and restores stained glass using lead, dalle-de-verre, fusing and enamelling. Its windows reach across five continents, with about ten artisans working religious, civic and private commissions.
Best for — Stained glass creation and restoration
Leves, Chartres, France
ORBIS tier: Hidden Gem
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