City of royal coronations and capital of champagne, Reims combines a UNESCO-listed Gothic masterpiece with chalk cellars where the greatest champagne houses age their wines. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Reims, places to visit near Reims or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Reims on the interactive mapA UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Gothic art, this cathedral hosted the coronation of the kings of France. Its stained glass and famous 'Smiling Angel' sculpture make it a place steeped in history.
See on the map →A few metres from the cathedral, this former archbishops' palace hosted the coronation banquet. It now preserves the royal treasury, including the coronation chalice and Arras tapestries.
See on the map →This former abbey preserves an 11th-century Romanesque nave and holds the relics of Saint Remigius, the archbishop who founded the baptism of French kings by baptising Clovis.
See on the map →Lined with colourful façades and terraces, this busy square hosts many events and the Subé fountain — the heart of Reims life.
See on the map →Carved over 18 km into the chalk of the Saint-Nicaise hill, these are among the finest cellars in Reims, UNESCO-listed since 2015.
See on the map →Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger and Ruinart — the oldest house, founded in 1729 — open their chalk cellars to visitors, between tastings and a dive into the history of champagne.
See on the map →Housed in a former Jesuit college, this museum is renowned for its Impressionist works and its remarkable series of portraits by Camille Corot.
See on the map →This 3rd-century monument is among the largest surviving Roman triumphal arches, a witness to the splendour of ancient Durocortorum.
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