Charming Lucien Veder Aka Le Garf Hand Colored Etching of The Chartres Cathedral on Christmas Eve. Market "Chartres ~ Christmas Eve", Circa 1930's. The framed etching has been identified by a local appraisal firm, see photos. The Chartres Cathedral, located in Chartres France, was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. Per the UNESCO website, the Chartres Cathedral was "Partly built starting in 1145, and then reconstructed over a 26-year period after the fire of 1194, Chartres Cathedral marks the high point of French Gothic art."