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The City of Reims:
Reims (EN: Rheims), a northern French city, is located about 90 miles northeast of Paris. Historically the site where French kings were crowned, today Reims is better known for its cathedral and its champagne. The city itself is small, walkable, and easily accessible from Paris by train.
Reims Cathedral
Place du Cardinal Luçon – 51100 REIMS
Notre-Dame de Reims, built during the late Gothic period, is renowned for both its function as a coronation site and its staggering height. Visitors can admire the beautiful stained glass and statuary (don’t miss the Chagall stained glass windows), as well as its pictorial tribute to the making of champagne.
Saint Remi Basilica in Reims
Place du Chanoine Ladame – 51100 REIMS
On the outskirts of town, the Romanesque church of Saint Remi is well worth the trip. A Benedictine abbey church, the Saint Remi Basilica contains a collection of stained glass windows from the 1300’s and a beautiful organ.
Champagne in Reims
Many visitors are attracted to Reims because of its location in the heart of Champagne. If you are interested in imbibing the bubbly, many champagne houses do tastings and host tours of the caves. Calling ahead to reserve a space on a tour is encouraged, but not necessary. Below are some of the most famous champagne houses in Reims:
Veuve Clicquot
Taittinger
Pommery
Transportation from Paris to Reims:
Trains from Paris to Reims: Trains run regularly from Paris’ Gare de l’Est station. The train takes roughly 1 hour, 40 min each way.
Other Short Trips from Paris:
