What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plans catching on in French cathedral town (8)" mean?

The definition is "Plans". The wordplay uses charade, container. CHARTS (synonym of "Plans") + RE (abbreviation of "on") [container: "in"]; definition: "French cathedral town" The answer is Chartres.

Plans catching on in French cathedral town (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3063 | 5 Down | 2020-07-05 flower

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