Reims is a city steeped in history, Champagne wines and a rich geological heritage. In the Reims subsoil, about 200 km of sharpened crayons, Gallo-Roman or medieval, shelter about 250 million bottles of champagne. Now cellars with prestigious names (Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot...), many of them visit each other and remind us that the vine has always been cultivated in the area for religious purposes or out of taste. A brief historical reminder: at the end of the 14th century, the archbishops of Reims owned about forty hectares of vines and the wine trade was then subject to vinage and carrying rights. It should also be remembered that the city also has an impressive architectural richness. First of all, let us mention the cathedral, where most of the kings of France were crowned, the palace of the Tau which was the former palace of the archbishops, the Saint-Rémi basilica and its abbey: these are all monuments classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Today, Reims is attached to Champagne wine, its prestige and economic importance, which has done a lot, directly or indirectly, for the development of the city. It is now a dynamic city, well served, and in direct contact with Europe, north to Belgium, east to Germany.
When to go to Reims? All year round, without hesitation! Through its monuments, its churches, its historical character, its cobbled streets, Reims is a city that has interest in all seasons. Champagne cellars are also open all year round, and many wine-related activities (cellar visits, tastings and oenology courses) are organised. Like many cities in eastern France, the Christmas season sees the city adorned with illuminations and Christmas markets. Finally, a demonstration commemorating the coronation of Charles VII attracts many curious people every year and this can be a very interesting opportunity to visit the city: the Johannine Festivals.
The climate in Reims is a semi-continental one: an oceanic climate with a continental influence. It is characterized by a cool winter, a mild summer and frequent rainfall. It is on average 2 or 3°C in January, the coldest month, and between 18 and 20°C in July
From 12/10/2021 to 12/12/2021 : On the eve of the festive season, the capital of Champagne is offering three days of festivities around the art of living in the Champagne ...
From 09/18/2021 to 01/09/2022 : To celebrate a season devoted to 18th century Lorraine sculpture in Meurthe-et-Moselle, the exhibition "La sculpture en son château. Variations ...
When to go to Reims? All year round, without hesitation! Through its monuments, its churches, its historical characte...
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The climate in Reims is a semi-continental one: an oceanic climate with a continental influence. It is characterized...
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Imagine a motorcycle tour through the heart of vineyards producing some of the most prestigious wines in the world. This is the Champagne region, made up of beautiful green valleys with gentle slopes, where thousands of hectares of vines are grown to make the sweet and delicate wine of Champagne. A motorcycle road trip is a great way to explore these idyllic landscapes, stopping in the region's historic towns, villages or simply parking the ...
Every week, you can find Stéphan Szeremeta, the editorial director of Le Petit Futé, in Philippe David's morning show on Sud Radio for weekend and holiday ideas. On Saturday mornings, we have ideas for France and on Sundays we dream again of destinations abroad. Whether you are into nature, culture, festivities, whether you are looking for the unusual or the great classics revisited, you will find your happiness Here are a few ideas in ...
Only 45 minutes from Paris and 1 hour 26 minutes from Strasbourg thanks to the TGV, Reims, always in full effervescence, has a sparkling programme in store for you! A long weekend will not be too much to explore the impressive historical heritage of the city marked by a thousand years of royal coronations, to taste its gastronomic specialities renowned throughout the world and, of course, to discover the wine tourism activities around its ...
The deconfinement taking place at the beginning of this week, some cultural places can once again receive the public while respecting strict sanitary instructions. This is the case of the Domaine Pommery in Reims, which the inhabitants of the city and people within a radius of 100 km will have the pleasure of seeing again. This Elizabethan-style estate was totally designed by Madame Pommery in the 19th century. You will discover cellars as ...
