Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres was a French fortification first built in 1720 on the east bank of the Mississippi River in present-day Illinois. This one stands 3 mi west of Prairie du Rocher. The months with the kindest weather are April, May, September and October, at 69–81°F.
A landmark, 3 mi west of Prairie du Rocher
Ste. Genevieve is the nearest base
Ste. Genevieve is 10 miles southeast, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Each month’s highs and lows around Fort de Chartres are below.
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres was a French fortification first built in 1720 on the east bank of the Mississippi River in present-day Illinois. It was used as the administrative center for the province, which was part of New France. Due generally to river flooding, the fort was rebuilt twice, the last time in limestone in the 1750s in the era of French colonial control over Louisiana and the Illinois Country.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1960) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to sleep near Fort de Chartres
Lodging nearby is in Ste. Genevieve (8) and Festus (5), and St. Louis has the most rooms in the area (99).
Ste. Genevieve
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
5,065 people
10 mi southeast of Fort de Chartres
St. Louis
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
278,144 people
38 mi north of Fort de Chartres
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Fort de Chartres | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ste. Genevieve | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 3 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 5,065 | $172K | — |
| Prairie du Rocher | 3 mi east | 5 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 510 | $89K | — |
| Festus | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 14,066 | $224K | B− |
| Red Bud | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,761 | $171K | — |
| Goose Creek Lake 73% vacation homes | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 481 | $133K | — |
| Waterloo | 18 mi north | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 11,132 | $250K | — |
| Farmington | 26 mi southwest | 40 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 hostel | 19,226 | $197K | D |
| Sparta | 24 mi east | 35 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,022 | $111K | C+ |
| St. Louis | 38 mi north | 1 hr | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
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Fort de Chartres, answered
What town is Fort de Chartres near?
Prairie du Rocher, IL, about 3 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Fort de Chartres?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 69–81°.
What is the closest airport to Fort de Chartres?
Scott AFB/Midamerica (BLV), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 47 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort de Chartres?
Ste. Genevieve (10 mi, 8 places to stay), St. Louis (38 mi, 99 places to stay) and Festus (17 mi, 5 places to stay).
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