- Reims is a city in the Grand Est region of France.
- It is located at 130 km from Paris, It lies east-northeast of Paris.
- Reims was founded by the gallic tribe of the Remi and was conquered by the Romans.
- It became a major city under the Roman occupation.
- Clovis was baptized at Reims and in memory of this event, Reims became the city of the coronation of the French monarchs.
- During World War II Reims was destroyed.
- The act of Germany’s capitulation in World War II was signed at Reims
- The city and the Cathedral were admirably restored.
- Reims is the beating heart of France’s champagne production.
- In Reims and surroundings champagne is everywhere: champagne houses, beautiful vineyards, cellars, local wine producers, champagne bars.
What to visit in Reims?
- Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims
- The Palace of Tau
- Carnegie library
- Museum of fine arts
- Gallo Roman cryptoporticus
- Le vergeur museum hotel
- Boulingrin covered market
- The Mars gate
- Abbey of Saint-Remi
- Museum of the surrender
- Champagne House Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
- Champagne House Taittinger
- Champagne House Pommery
- Champagne House Ruinart
- Champagne House Mumm