Reims, France

Reims

A vast Gothic cathedral and champagne cellars carved in chalk.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Reims

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the cathedral where French kings were crowned, and its Chagall windows.
  2. AfternoonTour the chalk cellars of a champagne house; book ahead.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the Place Drouet d'Erlon.

Day 2

Visit Épernay's Avenue de Champagne, 30 minutes away.

What to eat

Champagne with pink biscuits roses de Reims, dipped in the glass.

Local tips

Make the most of Reims

Beat the crowds

The cathedral is calmest in the morning. Champagne houses get busy on weekends.

Best photo spot

The cathedral facade with its smiling angel statue.

Getting there

Trains from Paris take about 45 minutes. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The vineyards and villages of the Montagne de Reims, like Hautvillers.

Good to know

French kings were crowned in this cathedral. Many champagne cellar visits need booking ahead.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Reims

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Plan your visit

Getting to Reims

Getting there

  • Chalons Vatry airport (XCR)55 km away
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)110 km away
  • Paris130 km away
  • Lille170 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forFood, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Reims: good to know

Is Reims worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and historic old towns. A vast Gothic cathedral and champagne cellars carved in chalk.

How many days do you need in Reims?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Reims?

You can visit all year. The cathedral is calmest in the morning. Champagne houses get busy on weekends.

How do you get to Reims?

The nearest airport is Chalons Vatry airport (XCR), about 55 km away. Trains from Paris take about 45 minutes. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Reims?

Nearby hidden places include Han-sur-Lesse Caves (127 km), Dinant (128 km) and Paris (130 km).

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