Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Reims Cathedral
Reims, France
Gothic coronation cathedral of French kings.
City · France · Grand Est
Reims
Coronation city of French kings and a gateway to Champagne cellars.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Reims matters
Reims is where French kings were traditionally crowned, and its Gothic cathedral shows why. Beneath the streets run chalk cellars filled with millions of bottles. Visit in the morning for history, spend the afternoon on a Champagne tasting, and the city makes sense.
Talking points
- Champagne is made in chalk tunnels that stay cool all year.
- The cathedral is full of carved faces and stained glass.
- Epernay and vineyards are a short drive away.
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What to see in Reims
Food and drink
Maison Pommery
Reims, France
Champagne house with miles of chalk cellars beneath the city.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.