Commanderie de Reims

Commanderie de Reims is a medieval commandry located within the city walls between Porte de Mars and Rue Linguet. The complex includes a mansion house, a dovecote, and a court building arranged around its grounds.

Founded in 1170 by Archbishop Henri on the ruins of Trinity Church, the commandry later transferred from Templar to Hospitaller control. This shift in ownership reflected the changing power structures of military religious orders in the region.

The grounds hosted an annual fair on Saint George's Day where merchants and locals gathered together. A cross standing on the property served as the focal point for this community event.

The site is centrally located in Reims and easy to find between the landmarks of Porte de Mars and Rue Linguet. The grounds are accessible on foot and offer a clear view of how a medieval military order estate was organized.

A 13th-century obituary preserved at the commandry lists the names of Templar Grand Masters with numbers showing their chronological order. This document provides a rare record of the succession of leaders across different periods.

Location: Reims

GPS coordinates: 49.25960,4.03347

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41