11 things to do in Reims, France

When you’re going to Champagne, Reims must be on top of your list, as this is the commercial centre for Champagne. Here are my things to do when in Reims, France.

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When you’re going to the Champagne region in France, Reims must be on top of your list as this is the commercial center for champagne. You can visit and see Reims in one day. Here are my must do’s when in Reims. 📍 Reims Cathedral 📍 Palace of Tau 📍 Subé fountain 📍 Place Drouet d’Erlon 📍 Porte de Mars 📍 Opera 📍 Palace of Justice 📍 Place Royale 📍 Cryptoportique 📍 Champagne tasting (Pommery) 📍 Ancient Movie Theatre #champagne #france #reims #epernay #travel #reizen #lifeofapassion #champagneregion #épernay #reimstourisme #reimsfrance #reimstagram

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Things to do in Reims, France

1) Reims Cathedral

Enter the cathedral to see the stunning stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall.

Fun Fact: Every French king was crowned in this cathedral from the 13th century

2) Champagne House: Pommery & Vranken

First visit the Villa Demoiselle, a house with Art Nouveau & Art Deco styles, where you can taste a glass of champagne of Vranken Cuvée Diamond. After the Villa, you’ll go into the Pommery cellars where you can enjoy an art exhibition at all times (ánd that changes from time to time). At the end of your tour, you get to taste a glass of Pommery Rosé Royale.

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Champagne House: Pommery & Vranken in Reims, Champagne 🥂 Visit the Villa Demoiselle, a house with Art Nouveau & Art Deco styles. End your tour in the Pommery cellars where you can enjoy an art exhibition at all times. You get to taste 2 different champagnes during your visit: Vranken Cuvée Diamond and Pommery Rosé Royale 🥂 #champagne #pommery #pommerychampagne #vrankenpommery #vrankenchampagne #champagnehouse #france #reims #epernay #travel #reizen #lifeofapassion #champagneregion #épernay #epernaytourisme #reimstourisme #reimsfrance #reimstagram

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3) Palace of Tau

The Palace of Tau lies next to the cathedral, but was unfortunately closed when we were there. The Palace of Tau holds the cathedral’s treasury and is also the place where the king would get his robes for the coronation.

4) Perching Bar (treehouse)

Have a glass of champagne high up between trees! The perching bar gives a unique setting to taste champagne. Want more adventure? Go on the adventure tour before you drink champagne (don’t drink and climb).

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Must do: Drinking champagne in a tree house at Perching Bar in Champagne, France 🥂🌳 #champagne #perching #perchingbar #france #reims #epernay #travel #reizen #lifeofapassion

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5) Sacré Brunch

Have brunch at the best brunch place in Reims! The waffles and pancakes are super delicious!

6) Porte de Mars

The Porte de Mars is an arch from Roman times. It was built in 200 and is the largest Roman arch in the world.

7) Fort de la Pompelle

This fortress (1884) is open to visit. We didn’t do this, unfortunately, due to no time.

8) Place Royale

Place Royal is a square in Reims. It was built for King Louis XV, and you can see his statue in the middle of the square.

9) Discover the city

Wander through Reims and discover some amazing buildings

10) Épernay

Épernay is near Reims and is surely a must-do. This city is the place to see the grand street with all the champagne houses. Choose one and visit its caves and do some champagne tasting. Read my tips for Épernay.

11) Champagne region

Go check out the 600 km long Champagne Trail when in Reims. Take the scenic route to discover small producers and big producers. Read my things to see in Champagne.