Musée Saint-Remi, History museum in Abbey of Saint-Remi, Reims, France
The Musée Saint-Remi is a history and city museum in Reims, housed in a former Benedictine abbey dating back to the 6th century. The collection covers the region's development from prehistoric times to the Renaissance, displaying archaeological finds, artworks, and military objects.
The abbey was founded in the 6th century and received the relics of Saint Remigius, the bishop who baptized King Clovis, in 533. This made it one of the most influential religious centers in the region for centuries to come.
Ten medieval tapestries on the ground floor depict the life of Saint Remigius and the baptism of King Clovis. They are among the rare examples of medieval textile art that can still be seen in their original religious setting.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and most visitors find that a couple of hours is enough to see the main collection. The rooms are spread across several floors of the former abbey, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
The former refectory houses the marble sarcophagus of Roman general Flavius Jovinus, considered one of France's finest surviving ancient tombs. What makes it unexpected is that this major Roman monument ended up in a regional museum in Champagne rather than in one of the large Parisian collections.
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