8 Must do’s in Reims

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

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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.

2) Palace of Tau

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

3) 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.

4) Fort de la Pompelle

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

5) 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.

6) Discover the city

Wander through Reims and discover some amazing buildings like the ancient movie theatre, the opera building, and the cryptoportique. Don’t forget to check out the Place Drouet d’Erlon and the Subé Fountain.

7) 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.

8) 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. We wanted to visit a Champagne producer where you can see the underground caves but decided not to do so. That’s for another time!

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