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Reims in France, from Europe region, is best know for Wineries & Vineyards. Discover best things to do in Reims with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. WB Champagne
Overall Ratings
5 based on 202 reviews
We provide an authentic experience visiting our small family champagne house and vineyards. We want to teach you about champagne whilst letting you discover the wonderful Wafflart-Briet champagne. We are a small champagne house in a tiny village not far from Reims. All of our cellar visits are private and so you are able to ask as many questions as you want! You can also come for short tastings or to buy champagne. We now export our champagne around the world so if you fall in love with it you can buy it at home too!
Reviewed By whitcory - Washington DC, District of Columbia
I am not one to write reviews much if ever but I feel compelled to write one in this case. I booked this tour with Rachel who served as our host. The booking was painless and strait forward. Rachel was flexible as we were driving from Paris to Reims for the the tour. My wife doesn't eat meat and my 2 boys (under 10) were attending. I was concerned that this would be a problem for the tour, but Rachel was fine with all of this.
The Tour was simply OUTSTANDING! Not only did I learn a lot about the Champagne making process, but had a fun in the process. Rachel was so nice and walked us all through the process of Champagne making from Grape to Bottle! We saw the press, grapes, bottling process, as well as tasted several varieties of Champagne! All of this with a great French lunch. We met her and her family and walked away with great memories and fun. My kids even enjoyed it and sampled grape juice from different varieties!
If you plan to attend Reims and are remotely interested in Champagne or even something different from the regular food tasting stuff, I FULLY recommend this. Thank you Rachel a truly enjoyable trip!
2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By LauraMacio
Beautiful replica of the Norte Dame in Paris. This Cathedral does not have the long lines and thousands of tourists like the one of Paris does. The stained glass was so beautiful.
3. Basilique Saint-Remi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 875 reviews
Reviewed By Peter D - Belgium
Another stunning Gothic marvel. A bit hidden behind the main altar are the relics of Saint Remi, who converted Clovis, King of the Franks, to Christianity. No wonder that the abbey used to be the richest in France and Charlemagne even hosted a pope in the abbey. Well deserved UNESCO recognition.
4. Celliers Ruinart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By huntejk - Houston, Texas
We had visited Ruinart after visiting several others. Lovely location, interesting story of oldest Champagne house, deepest crayeres and excellent wines. We had four of us in our tour, done by Katharine. One of the pieces of art was spectacular, we thought. Very good tour, very civilized tasting at the end. My one complaint is that we did not drive there, we walked from our apartment near the Cathedral which is a longish walk. Our tour was at 10:30 and you are usually asked to arrive 15 minutes ahead. We arrived at 10:05 and although the guard at the gate had our names, he told us we could not come into the winery until 10:15. It was not a particularly nice day out and we had to go and stand in the street for 10 minutes. This is in a residential neighborhood so there was no place we could go to a cafe to sit - just stand in the street. We were lucky it wasn't raining. They probably need to warn people that if they come more than 15 minutes before their tour they will not be let into the complex. Even a bench would have been nice. We seniors would appreciate it.
5. Abbey of Saint-Remi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBsTravels - Hastings, United Kingdom
Architecture was one of the most amazing I've seen in a while. Easy to see why this is a UNESCO site. Lots of detail to look at and hold interest - spent longer there than expected!
6. Towers of Reims Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 412 reviews
Visitors who take a trip to the top of Reims Cathedral's tower will have the unusual chance to take in a masterpiece of gothic architecture, its collection of statues and its 20th century roof structure. The route of the visit, which overlooks the ""city of royal coronations"", crosses the whole of the cathedral's roof, passing by its recently regilded ornamentation. Not to be missed: the tour of "Palais of Tau" and the exhibition of sculptures, tapestries and the Treasury of Reims Cathedral. Cathedral designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 15th March to 5th May: Saturdays: at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. ; Sundays: at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. > 6th May to 8th September: everyday except Sundays mornings and Mondays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. > 9th September to 31st October: Saturdays: at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. ; Sundays: at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Ticket office at Palais of Tau. Closed: > 1st November to 14th March and 1st May. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
The western front and the two towers of this Cathedral are absolutely stunning. Compared to some other Gothic behemoths it's sparkling clean, with signs of recent cleaning and refurbishment. It's certainly an amazing view from up the street as you walk down towards it. Unfortunately the day we visited there was a sign saying that you couldn't climb up the tower. Not sure if this is something permanent but if you're keen to do this you might want to check it out before visiting. Having said that the Cathedral is of course the main attraction, not the climb!
7. Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
Travelers from all over the world, we value your opinion ! That is why, today, in addition to Reading and listening to your feedbacks , we will endeavor to answer you with the utmost care. Our beautiful House’s motto is “Only one quality, the finest” ... that confidence carried by Madame Clicquot; the entire team will try to honor her memory by being attentive to your needs. Thank you for your trust and your feedbacks, so tomorrow, our visits will be yours ...
Reviewed By Kristi G - Tampa, Florida, United States
We are visiting Paris for Christmas and friends recommended taking the train to Reims. Veuve Cliquot was our first choice of tours since we drink this particular champagne at home. I wanted one of the longer tours but was only able to find availability for the 1 1/2hr tour. We had a great time learning about the history of VCP and seeing the caves. I read good things about the gift shop but I thought it was lacking. I wish they had a spot where you could buy a bottle of Champagne, order a meal and relax. Other than those two things everything was perfect.
8. Villa Demoiselle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By nwspm - Altrincham, United Kingdom
We came here after a tour of the Pommery cave across the road. The house is beautifully restored, full of fabulous art nouveau details and luxurious fittings and furniture. At the time of our visit there was an exhibition of art from the collection of the original owner of the house, a good extra for us to enjoy.
Very civilised to end the visit with a glass of champagne served by the lovely lady working on the desk and bar! We did not resist buying a box of four mini bottles of demoiselle champagne to take home
9. Parc de Champagne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Rachael S - Sydney, Australia
We visited the park in the morning when it opened at 10am. It was lovely for our kids to play on the equipment and for us to do some exercise in the park. A nice change of pace from tasting champagne! The bee information posters are lovely and the kids enjoyed hearing about them.
10. Museum of the Surrender
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By huntejk - Houston, Texas
This was where Eisenhower had his HQ and where the Germans signed the WWII surrender. The room where this occurred has been preserved as it was. Interesting artifacts including lots of photos, uniforms from all sides, and equipment. A must is a short film they have (also in English) explaining the surrender and events leading to it. We learned a lot. The film also is in English and the staff were most helpful in letting you know when the film in English would start. Totally worth seeing.
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