A member of the Medieval Group, the Chartres Labyrinth was originally installed in the floor of the nave of Chartres Cathedral, France, at the beginning of the Thirteenth Century. Medieval labyrinths usually divide up into four quadrants. Examples include the Medieval 7-circuit, 9-circuit, 10-circuit, 11-circuit, and 17-circuit; the St. Omar Type; and Contemporary Medieval labyrinths, such as the Chalice and the Santa Rosa Labyrinths.
Sacred geometry is essential in the construction of some of these labyrinths. Older examples of these labyrinths are usually found on the floors of European churches and cathedrals. They are also found as turf labyrinths in England. For more information about and illustrations of these labyrinths, please visit The
Labyrinth Society Web site.
Because it easily accommodates 40 walkers, the Chartres labyrinth is used for all of the QCLP's public walks. The complexity of the pattern promotes contemplation and introspection, making it the perfect vehicle for most of the QCLP's Contemplative Creativity Workshops.