The traditional city of the French coronations on the northern edge of the Champagne region: a Gothic cathedral and the Saint-Remi abbey, both UNESCO-listed, a centre rebuilt in Art Deco after the First World War, and the champagne houses with their chalk cellars.
A first look at Reims
Basilica of Saint-Remi
A Romanesque basilica of the UNESCO site, holding Saint Rémi's tomb and an abbey museum; open 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Museum of the Surrender
The room where the German surrender was signed on 7 May 1945; open 10 am to 6 pm, closed Tuesdays.
Reims Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral of the French coronations, free to enter from 8 am, with guided tower visits booked online.
Champagne Taittinger
A champagne house in Gallo-Roman chalk cellars listed by UNESCO; guided tour and tasting, booked through its ticket office.
Maison Mumm
A champagne house with 25 km of cellar tunnels; guided visits end with a tasting and are booked on its site.
Pommery Champagne House
A champagne house with chalk cellars visited at your own pace with a digital and audio guide; open to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday to 7 pm.
Veuve Clicquot Visitors Centre
The Veuve Clicquot visitors centre: guided chalk-cellar tours with tastings, 9:30 am to 5 pm, closed Mondays.
Café du Palais
A bistro under an Art Deco glass roof with a long champagne list, open all day Tuesday to Saturday.
Le Millénaire
A haute French restaurant with tasting menus and champagne; lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Le Parc (Domaine Les Crayères)
A haute French restaurant at Domaine Les Crayères, open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
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