Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres

A seminal collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Saint-Père at Chartres, compiled by Benjamin Guérard (1797–1854), offers invaluable insights into the abbey's founding, feudal rights, and administrative structure. Published in 1840 as part of the Société de l'histoire de France's first series of inédits, this cartulaire provides a detailed historical record of Chartres' ecclesiastical heritage. Guérard, a renowned historian and archivist, leveraged his expertise to curate a comprehensive document that traces the abbey's evolution from its origins through its feudal significance. The Prolegomena in Volume 1 delve into the abbey's demesne size, legal privileges, and organizational framework, contributing significantly to medieval studies. This work remains a foundational resource for understanding Chartres' role in religious and political history.

Guérard, B. E. C. (Ed.). (2010). Cartulaire de l’Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511734557