Reims, Ancient coronation city in Champagne region, France
The city extends along the Vesle River, featuring the Notre-Dame Cathedral with its Gothic architecture and numerous champagne production facilities throughout the districts.
Between 1027 and 1825, thirty-three French kings received their crown at the Notre-Dame Cathedral, establishing Reims as the primary coronation site.
The Palace of Tau museum displays royal garments, tapestries, and sculptures from coronation ceremonies, offering insights into French monarchical traditions.
The central train station connects to Paris in 45 minutes, while the underground cellars of major champagne houses remain at constant temperature year-round.
German forces signed the unconditional surrender document ending World War II in Europe at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force in Reims.
Location: arrondissement of Reims
Location: Marne
Elevation above the sea: 137 m
Shares border with: Bétheny, Bezannes, Cernay-lès-Reims, Champfleury, Cormontreuil, Courcy, Puisieulx, Saint-Brice-Courcelles, Saint-Léonard, Saint-Thierry, Taissy, Tinqueux, Trois-Puits, Villers-aux-Nœuds, Witry-lès-Reims
Address: 51100 Reims, France 51100 Reims
Phone: +33326777879
Email: accueil@reims-contact.fr
Website: https://reims.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.26528,4.02861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
The Reims region offers a varied gastronomic experience. Michelin-starred restaurants sit alongside traditional eateries. Chefs create culinary dishes combining local products and modern techniques. The establishments are spread across Reims, Épernay, and wine-growing communes. The menus highlight classic and contemporary French cuisine, with regional specialties from Champagne. Several restaurants occupy historical buildings such as former champagne houses or character residences.
Reims Cathedral
1.3 km
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
1.3 km
Basilica of Saint-Remi
2.7 km
Palace of Tau
1.4 km
Smiling Angel
1.3 km
Porte de Mars
528 m
Fort de la Pompelle
9.1 km
Villa Demoiselle
2.9 km
Musée Saint-Remi
2.6 km
Foujita Chapel
697 m
Carnegie Library of Reims
1.5 km
Bouillon Racine
1.5 km
Place Drouet-d’Erlon
1.1 km
Halles du Boulingrin
596 m
Museum of the Surrender
282 m
Reims Opera House
1.3 km
Place Royale
1.1 km
Fontaine Subé
1.1 km
Basilique Sainte-Clotilde de Reims
3.1 km
Monument to the Heroes of the Black Army
3.5 km
Cryptoportique de Reims
1 km
Église Saint-Nicaise de Reims
2.7 km
Museum of Fine Arts of Reims
1.3 km
Hôtel de Ville, Reims
840 m
Parc Léo Lagrange
2.2 km
La Comédie de Reims
1.8 km
Parc de Champagne
3.5 km
Ancien Collège des Jésuites de Reims
2.3 kmReviews
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