Chartres in figures
inhabitants (2023)
active businesses (2024)
businesses created in 2025, 78% of them sole proprietorships
information and communication businesses (2024)
Source : INSEE (French statistics office), full profile of Chartres
The business landscape of Chartres
The Cosmetic Valley, born in Chartres, brings together brands, suppliers, laboratories and packaging manufacturers across the region. In town, retail, transport and restaurants account for almost a quarter of businesses, and consulting and specialised services for more than a fifth.
Nearly 700 businesses were created in Chartres in 2025. The cathedral and the "Chartres en lumières" illuminations attract many visitors every year, supporting shops and restaurants.
Working together in Chartres
Chartres is about an hour from Paris by train: we can meet to launch your project, then move forward remotely. For cosmetics brands, we pay particular attention to image and product pages.
The most useful services in Chartres
Showcase website creation
from €890
An elegant website presenting your know-how.
Learn more : Showcase website creationSEO & organic search
from €390 / month
Rank in Chartres and Eure-et-Loir for your trade.
Learn more : SEO & organic searchE-commerce website creation
from €1,890
Sell your cosmetic or local products online.
Learn more : E-commerce website creationSEA & Google and Meta advertising
from €290 / month
Targeted ads to win customers quickly.
Learn more : SEA & Google and Meta advertisingAll our services in Chartres
- Showcase website creation
- E-commerce website creation
- Web application development
- Mobile app development
- SEO & organic search
- AI search optimisation (GEO)
- SEA & Google and Meta advertising
- Process automation
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital marketing
- Community management
- Graphic design
- UX / UI Design
- Maintenance & support
- Digital consulting & audit
Your questions in Chartres
Yes, with detailed product pages (ingredients, usage advice), good photos and a simple checkout.
Yes, Chartres is about an hour from Paris: we can meet for the important stages.
With a well-kept Google profile, reviews and a website that is fast on a phone, in English if you welcome foreign tourists.