Guidebook for Reims
Sightseeing
The Reims cathedral (UNESCO), a major tourist destination, receives about one million visitors annually. This Roman Catholic church was built in the High Gothic style. The seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, the cathedral was where the kings of France were crowned, and the axial chapel stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall, 1974
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I-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims
Place du Cardinal LuçonThe Reims cathedral (UNESCO), a major tourist destination, receives about one million visitors annually. This Roman Catholic church was built in the High Gothic style. The seat of the Archdiocese of Reims, the cathedral was where the kings of France were crowned, and the axial chapel stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall, 1974
The Basilica of Saint-Remi (UNESCO) was founded in the 6th century. Since 1099 it has conserved the relics of Saint Remi (died 553), the Bishop of Reims who converted Clovis, King of the Franks, to Christianity in AD 496, after he defeated the Alamanni in the Battle of Tolbiac. The present basilica was the romano-gothic abbey church; it was consecrated by Pope Leo IX in 1049. The 11th-century nave and transepts, in the Romanesque style, are the oldest.
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Basilique Saint-Remi
Rue Saint-JulienThe Basilica of Saint-Remi (UNESCO) was founded in the 6th century. Since 1099 it has conserved the relics of Saint Remi (died 553), the Bishop of Reims who converted Clovis, King of the Franks, to Christianity in AD 496, after he defeated the Alamanni in the Battle of Tolbiac. The present basilica was the romano-gothic abbey church; it was consecrated by Pope Leo IX in 1049. The 11th-century nave and transepts, in the Romanesque style, are the oldest.
Built in 3th century and classified as national historic munument in France, the place of forum is the cryptoporetic of Reims, a U-shaped underground gallein ( a horreum).
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Place du Forum
Place du ForumBuilt in 3th century and classified as national historic munument in France, the place of forum is the cryptoporetic of Reims, a U-shaped underground gallein ( a horreum).
Parks & Nature
The largest of Reims urban parks was designed by landscape gardener Jacques Sgard in 1978. It is built around a body of water that ends in the eastern part of a wetland, treated semi-naturally, completed in 1997.
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Parc Léo-Lagrange
58 Chau. BocquaineThe largest of Reims urban parks was designed by landscape gardener Jacques Sgard in 1978. It is built around a body of water that ends in the eastern part of a wetland, treated semi-naturally, completed in 1997.
haven of peace for walking, running, cycling and Nordic walking. We enjoy it alone, with family or friends.
Voie verte
Voie vertehaven of peace for walking, running, cycling and Nordic walking. We enjoy it alone, with family or friends.
Great forest and beautiful scenery of vineyard villages, and a rare species of trees named Les faux de Verzy (21 km from Reims).
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Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park
D386Great forest and beautiful scenery of vineyard villages, and a rare species of trees named Les faux de Verzy (21 km from Reims).
Arts & Culture
If you like French literature and theatre, the Comedy of Reims is a good place to experience.
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Comédie de Reims
3 Chau. BocquaineIf you like French literature and theatre, the Comedy of Reims is a good place to experience.
Classical music and opera lovers can enjoy themself at the opera house of Reims.
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Opéra de Reims
1 Rue de VesleClassical music and opera lovers can enjoy themself at the opera house of Reims.
Museum of Fine Arts
8 Rue ChanzyIfyou enjoy art gallery, it is a must.
An experience with French university system.
Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne UFR Sciences Exactes et Naturelles - service de scolarité
24 Chem. des RouliersAn experience with French university system.
if you want to read international newspapers and using public computers, etc.
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Mediatheque Jean Falala
2 Rue des Fuseliersif you want to read international newspapers and using public computers, etc.
Shopping
Galeries Lafayette Reims
33-45 Rue de VesleFamous French department store.
You have a variety of choice for virtually everything including booksotre (FNAC), hair dressing, pharmacy, supermacket, etc.
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Place Drouet-d'Erlon
Place Drouet d'ErlonYou have a variety of choice for virtually everything including booksotre (FNAC), hair dressing, pharmacy, supermacket, etc.
Getting Around
No real need of a rental car for visiting Reims in two days period. The public transportation is the most convenient way of travelling.
Avis Location Voiture Reims Gare
20 Rue André PingatNo real need of a rental car for visiting Reims in two days period. The public transportation is the most convenient way of travelling.
Food Scene
A well appreciated italian restaurant with good price. Reservation needed.
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Casa d'Urso
1 Rue du BarbâtreA well appreciated italian restaurant with good price. Reservation needed.
Typical French Brasserie, elegantly decorated and excellent service.
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Brasserie L'Affaire
23 Rue du TempleTypical French Brasserie, elegantly decorated and excellent service.
Des Lys Café
Cafe, food and scenery of the Cathedral
Café du Palais
14 Pl. Myron HerrickGood cafe, champagne and food facing the Cathedral
Restaurant Café de la Paix
9 Pl. Drouet d'ErlonFresh seafood restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinéma Opéra
72 Pl. Drouet d'Erlonwatching new films in original languages possible