Reims

Reims is really the centre of the Champagne region, albeit not the geographical centre. As far as French history is concerned, Reims has played a very important part. 25 Kings of France were crowned in Reims, in the Cathedral. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Reims is often said to be the finest gothic cathedral in western Europe. It is also one of three UNESCO sites of World Heritage in Reims. The others being the Tau Palace (where the celebrations took place after the royal coronations) and the Basilica of St Remi (St Remi was the patron saint of Reims for 15 years, he became Bishop of Reims when he was just 22 years old, and was responsible for King Remi converting to Christianity).

Champagne Houses in Reims

Reims is the commercial centre of the Champagne region, and home to some of the most well known Champagne Houses - Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Pommery, GH Mumm and Taittinger, among others.

Reims on a Map

Click the minus sign at the top left of the map once to see Reims.