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| State | France | |
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| Region | Champagne-Ardenne | |
| Altitude | From 80 to 135 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 46.9 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 291 375 (2006) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 51100 | |
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Reims it's a city French in the area Champagne-Ardenne.
To know
Reims is today known above all for the production of champagne whose particular taste is appreciated all over the world. Many tourists come to Reims to visit the wineries and caves where the champagne is aged. There is also one of the most beautiful buildings of the European Middle Ages, where almost all French kings were crowned for around 1,000 years.
Background
| The champagne |
 Champagne bottles subjected to aging in the cellars of the Pommery company Reims, Épernay is Ay are the main places of champagne production. Many of the largest champagne houses, named les grandes marques, are based in Reims. Most are open for tastings and tours by appointment only. The champagne is aged in the numerous caves and gypsum tunnels, some originating from the Roman period, located deep in the ground. |
Reims has an illustrious past behind it. Celtic center, it was conquered by Julius Caesar who made it the capital of his possessions in Gaul. In the Middle Ages, the kings of France were crowned here. Most of the old houses were destroyed during World War I, and the city was extensively rebuilt in the 1920s in the Art Deco style.
How to orient yourself
Reims: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Châlons-Vatry Airport (IATA: XCR) (70 km from Reims.).
By car
from Paris or Strasbourg.
from Lille or Lyon.
from the Belgium.
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from the On the train
- 2 Reims station (Gare de Reims). Although you can get cheaper tickets if you travel on regular lines (with a change of trains at Épernay), it will take more than 2 hours to go to Paris and it may be cheaper to buy a TGV ticket a few weeks in advance.
- 3 Champagne-Ardenne TGV station (Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV) (From this station it is possible to go to the center of Reims via TER.). Since the high-speed rail line was opened, Reims is not only connected with Paris (48 min), but also to the main cities of the country: Lille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Strasbourg... Charles de Gaulle airport is only 30 minutes away and has good connections to the southeast (Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Nice, Montpellier). The station is connected to the central station by bus and local train. When booking your ticket, check the station where you will arrive or depart as many people get confused and miss the train.
How to get around
The city center is quite small and easily walkable, with many streets reserved for pedestrians, mainly in the commercial area.
By public transport
While the center is quite compact and easy to get around on foot, if you want to go further, try the buses. They are very reliable, run smoothly and, despite local complaints, are good value for money at 1.6 € to go anywhere. If you intend to use them a lot, buy a book of 10 tickets at bars, tobacconists or newspaper shops. Single tickets can be purchased on the bus but make sure you have the right amount. You can also buy day tickets which are interesting if you take the bus at least 4 times during the day on the website Reims public transport web site[link previously not working].
There are two tram lines and many buses operated by the company Citura.
By taxi
Taxis are reasonable (around € 2 per mile) but cannot be called and must be booked in advance which can be difficult if your French is not above conversation level.
What see
1 Reims Cathedral (cathédrale métropolitaine de Notre-Dame de Reims), Place du Cardinal Luçon (near the palace of Tau), ☎ 33 03 26 77 45 00, @[email protected]. 
Free. 
Mon-Sun 7: 30-19: 30. The French equivalent, in some ways, for Westminster Abbey in England, Reims Cathedral was the church where numerous French monarchs were officially crowned. Reims is one of the later Gothic cathedrals and renowned for its height. There is a beautiful internal west facade with carvings of biblical scenes; beautiful 13th century stained glass windows in the high windows of the nave and choir; and windows of Marc Chagall (in the eastern chapel) and the two local artists Jacques and Brigitte Simon. Jacques Simon's south transept window displays champagne-related themes, including a portrait of the monk who invented it, Dom Perignon.
Free. 
Mon-Sun 7: 30-19: 30. The French equivalent, in some ways, for Westminster Abbey in 
- 2 Palace of the Tau (Palais du Tau), place du Cardinal-Luçon. € 8, combined ticket (with cathedral tour): full € 11, reduced € 8 (Feb 2020). From 2 Jan to 5 May: Tue-Sun 9: 30-12: 30 and 14: 00-17: 30, from 6 May to 8 Sep: Tue-Sun 9: 30-18: 30, from 9 Sep to 31 Dec : Tue-Sun 9: 30-12: 30 and 14: 00-17: 30. It was the archbishop's palace and preserves a 13th century palatine chapel.
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- 3 Basilica of Saint-Remi (Basilique Saint-Remi), Rue Saint-Julien (south of the city center.), ☎ 33 03 26 77 45 00. 6 € (Feb 2020). Mon-Sun 9: 00-19: 00. It is part of an ancient Benedictine abbey from the 11th century. It houses the tomb of Saint Remi. Elegant interiors dating back to the 11th century and modified until the restoration of the first half of the 20th century after the destruction of the First World War.
- 4 Abbey of Saint-Remi.
- 5 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims, 8 Rue Chanzy, ☎ 33326353600. The museum is closed for construction, opening is scheduled for the end of 2023
- 6 Gate of Mars (Porte de Mars), place de la République (Close to Reims train station). The Gate of Mars is a 2nd century Roman monument in Reims. It takes its name from the proximity of a temple dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war. This monument is the largest arch in the Roman world.
- 7 Hotel de la Salle, 4 Rue de l'Arbalète. A beautiful Renaissance mansion.
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- 8 Hotel des Comtes de Champagne, 20 Rue de Tambour, ☎ 33 3 26 85 45 35. It is a beautiful gothic merchant house.
- 9 Reims Town Hall (Hotel de ville de Reims), Hotel de ville de Reims. It dates back to the 17th century. Behind, on the right, is a fine art nouveau building originally for Mumm champagne, with mosaics showing the champagne making process.
- 10 Chapelle Foujita, 33 Rue du Champ-de-Mars, ☎ 33326353600. 5€. From May 2nd to Sep 30th: Wed-Mon: 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 6pm. In 1964, the painter Léonard Foujita, converted to Catholicism, decided with René Lalou to build a chapel in Reims. It is the chapel of Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix, nicknamed "Foujita Chapel", listed as a historical monument since 1992.
- 11 Bibliothèque Carnegie, 2 place Carnegie (near the cathedral), ☎ 33326778141, fax: 33 3 26 77 81 50, @[email protected]. Tue-Wed: 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-19: 00, Thu: 14: 00-19: 00, Fri 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-19: 00, Sat: 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00. The Carnegie library is considered a masterpiece of the Art Deco style in France. It owes its name to the American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Its construction was made possible, in the aftermath of the First World War, thanks to the exceptional help of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- 12 Villa Demoiselle, 56 Boulevard Henry Vasnier.
Events and parties
What to do
In most cases you can visit the many champagne cellars and chalk caves used to store and age it. Most canrine have several guided tours throughout the day in a variety of languages for a small fee, which usually includes a sample at the end of the tour. It's a good idea to call ahead to make sure you don't miss the tour you're interested in.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
Reims is a safe city. Interestingly, the city's crime rate has been consistently on par with national averages.
Some public spaces are known to attract undesirable crowds, as are neighborhoods near the main train station. Be aware of your surroundings and keep your things close to avoid problems.
How to keep in touch
Around
Itineraries
Useful information
- 4 Tourism Office, 6 Rue Rockefeller, ☎ 33 3 26 77 45 00.
