Reims is a charming city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, best known for its stunning UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for nearly 1,000 years. It is the heart of the world-famous Champagne wine region, home to legendary maisons with ancient chalk cave cellars. Rebuilt in Art Deco style after World War I, Reims blends rich history with elegant architecture.

Best time to visit Reims

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Spring and early autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring the city on foot and visiting champagne houses, while avoiding summer crowds. The Christmas Fair in December is also a highlight.

What to see in Reims

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Notre-Dame de Reims

A masterpiece of Gothic architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site, this cathedral served as the coronation church for French monarchs for nearly 1,000 years. It features stunning 13th-century stained glass and windows by Marc Chagall.

FreeAbout 90 minculturehistory

AddressPl. du Cardinal Luçon, 51100 Reims, France

4.8/5 on Google

Opening hours+

Thursday8 am–7:15 pm
Friday8 am–7:15 pm
Saturday8 am–7:15 pm
Sunday8 am–7:15 pm
Monday8 am–7:15 pm
Tuesday8 am–7:15 pm
Wednesday8 am–7:15 pm

Official website Open in Google Maps

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Palace of Tau

The former archbishop's palace adjacent to the cathedral, retaining a 13th-century Palatine chapel and housing royal coronation treasures and artifacts.

Paid entryAbout 60 minculturehistory

Address2 Pl. du Cardinal Luçon, 51100 Reims, France

4.3/5 on Google

Official website Open in Google Maps

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Porte de Mars

A large and impressive late-Roman triumphal arch located on Place de la République, one of the best-preserved Roman arches in France.

FreeAbout 20 minhistoryculture

AddressPl. de la République, 51100 Reims, France

4.5/5 on Google

Opening hours+

ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours

Official website Open in Google Maps

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Saint-Remi Basilica

A magnificent Romanesque basilica south of the city centre, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to the bishop who baptized Clovis I.

FreeAbout 60 minhistoryculture

AddressRue Saint-Julien, 51100 Reims, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+

Thursday8:30 am–5 pm
Friday8:30 am–5 pm
Saturday8:30 am–5 pm
Sunday8:30 am–5 pm
Monday8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5 pm

Official website Open in Google Maps

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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims

Reims' main fine arts museum housing an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning several centuries.

Paid entryAbout 90 minculturehistory

Address8 Rue Chanzy, 51100 Reims, France

4.1/5 on Google

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Carnegie Library of Reims

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Circuit de Gueux

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Where to eat in Reims

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Brasserie Excelsior

An upscale brasserie on the main Place Drouet d'Erlon, offering a refined dining experience in an elegant setting.

Price $$$

Address96 Pl. Drouet d'Erlon, 51100 Reims, France

4.1/5 on Google

Opening hours+

Thursday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
Friday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
Monday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
Tuesday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am–2:30 pm, 6:30–10:30 pm

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Café de la Paix

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Aux Coteaux

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Le Cabasson

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Le Petit Four

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La p'tite Cocotte

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Things to do in Reims

Taittinger Champagne Cellars

tourPaid entryAbout 90 min

Guided tours of the famous Taittinger champagne house, including visits to ancient chalk caves used for aging champagne, ending with a tasting session.

Pommery Champagne House

tourPaid entryAbout 90 min

Tour the spectacular Pommery estate and its 18km of Gallo-Roman chalk crayères, a UNESCO-listed site, with champagne tasting included.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Cellars

tourPaid entryAbout 90 min

Visit the iconic Veuve Clicquot maison and explore its historic chalk cellars, learning about the champagne-making process with a tasting at the end.

Ruinart Champagne House

tourPaid entryAbout 90 min

Tour the oldest established champagne house in the world, with visits to its remarkable UNESCO-listed chalk crayères and a champagne tasting.

Stade Auguste-Delaune

otherPaid entryAbout 120 min

Watch Stade de Reims play in Ligue 1, France's top football division, at their 21,000-capacity home ground just south of the city centre.

La Vigne du Roy Champagne Tours

tourPaid entryAbout 240 min

Private and semi-private guided tours of the Champagne region focusing on boutique Grand and Premier Cru wineries, with comparative tastings and optional lunches at local wineries.

Where to go near Reims

Paris →

Train 45minBus 2h30

The French capital, easily reachable by TGV for a day trip, offering world-class museums, monuments, and cuisine.

Épernay

The other capital of Champagne, home to the famous Avenue de Champagne lined with prestigious champagne houses and their vast underground cellars.

Ay

A key village in the Champagne wine region, known for its Grand Cru vineyards and traditional champagne production.

Lille →

A vibrant northern French city with a rich Flemish heritage, excellent food scene, and lively cultural life, connected to Reims by TGV.

Strasbourg →

A stunning Alsatian city on the French-German border, known for its fairy-tale old town, European institutions, and Christmas markets, reachable by TGV.

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