Basilique St-Rémi

The 121 metres long Basilica of Reims was built around the year 1000. It is classified as a historical monument and a Unesco World Heritage Site and was formerly attached to the monastery Abbey of Saint-Rémi of Reims.

• E-mail:

  accueil@reims-tourisme.com

• Address:

  Place du Chanoine Ladame, Reims

• Phone:

  +33 3 26 85 31 20

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

Notre-Dame de Reims is a Roman Catholic cathedral where the kings of France once were crowned. The most famous one was Charles VII, who had Joan of Arc at his side, in 17 July 1429. In the year 2011 this impressive structure celebrated its 800th anniversary.

• Web:

  www.cathedrale-reims.culture.fr

• Address:

  Place du Cardinal Luçon, Reims

• Phone:

  +33 3 26 70 36 50

Champagne

A stay in Reims would not be complete without educating yourself about the famous sparkling nectar. Visit one of the many champagne houses based in Reims. Pay a visit to Pommery’s cellars that contain some of the most spectacular chalk carvings in the whole of champagne. Mumm is worth visiting too. The company has recently updated its tour and includes a museum area featuring old tools of the trade.

Circuit de Reims-Gueux

This old racing circuit from the 1950’s can be found just outside the city. If you are a fan of motor sport, this place will truly catch you interest. Circuit de Reims-Gueux has hosted various big events during the years.

• Web:

  www.amis-du-circuit-de-gueux.fr

• Address:

  14 rue du Moutier, Reims

Fort de la Pompelle

This fort was built by General Séré de Rivière in 1880. Heroically it resisted throughout World War I from 1914 to 1918 under German assault waves and bombardment.

• Address:

  Route Départementale 944 de Châlons-en-Champagne, Reims

• Phone:

  +33 3 26 49 11 85

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:00-18:00. Closed on Monday

• More info:

  Located outside the city

Le Planétarium

Le Planétarium is the ideal place to become familiar with the constellations, discover the planets of the solar system and the whole universe. This place features multimedia technology.

• E-mail:

  planetarium@mairie-reims.fr

• Address:

  49 avenue du Général De Gaulle, Reims

• Phone:

  +33 3 26 85 51 50

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 09:00–12:00 14:00–17:30, Sat-Sun 14:00-18:00