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What to do and see in Reims, Grand Est: The Best Things to do
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Reims
1. Basilique Saint-Remi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,116 reviews
Reviewed By SimonaRad - Paris, France
After seeing the big cathedral in the center, one would think that there is nothing else to see but this basilica is worth it. For special occasions they organize pipe organ concerts
2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,485 reviews
Reviewed By X7772FNpaulf - London, United Kingdom
This is a stunning cathedral! It’s amazing, intricate, beautiful and awe inspiring from the outside and dramatic and breath taking from the inside. It’s sheer size and height is amazing and I’ve never seen such a wonderful set of stain glass windows ranging from the very old to ultra modern contemporary. It has a fascinating history and of course don’t miss the statue if the smiling angel. Now one of my favourite Cathedrals! .... and returning after dark (in summer) you can be treated to a superb light show projected onto front of Cathedral ... fantastic! Well done Reims.
3. Museum of the Surrender
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By MikeD5862 - Auckland, New Zealand
This place challenges you to use your imagination and asks you to stay and listen to the stories. There is something about the map room that inspires you to learn more about those who sat there in 1945 and asks you to look more closely at the people behind the names. There is something about the story of the unofficial newspaper that shows the US determined to seperate information from propaganda to let the front line forces make up their own minds, as the Axis trops were unable to. And there is something about the newspaper articles that casts sharp focus on history. The museum itself casts sharp focus of the position of Reims in history, and to the Second World War in particular. I can think of few places that will better reward the time spent here.
4. Champagne Taittinger
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4.5 based on 1,524 reviews
Reviewed By winseyk
We originally thought all champagne houses were far away from the downtown and only had 24 hrs in Reims. The tourist center recommended us to get the 1 day pass, and we were able to book an English tour for the next morning. This site used to be an abby from the 3rd century, which became the cellar now. The tour was interesting, and our tour guide Frankie was amazing! I'd highly recommend this tour.
5. Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
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4.5 based on 886 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 JJUNNYC - New York City, United States
- The last time we were in Paris we were unable to book a tour because tours are only available from Mar 6 to Dec 29th so please keep that in mind if you want to make this a part of your Paris vacation. - We signed up for the Aromatically Yours tour and that is the one I would recommend. You will get to try 4 Vintage selections unlike the other tours where you try only try the non-vintage Yellow or Rose. - Scheduling was a little challenging as the tour began at 10AM and the train schedule from Paris in Reims either dropped us off at the Reims station at 9:55 or like 2 hours earlier. We ended up taking the train that got us to Reims at 9:55 and a quick 5min cab ride got us to Veuve Clicquot in time for the tour. - I forget his name but the gentleman who led our tour was absolutely phenomenal. He gave us so much information on the history of Veuve Clicquot and how the grapes are grown and harvested and made into champagne; we learned about the different vintages, etc. Next we were taken to a room where he passed around and later tasted some of the different scents/flavors that we would experience from the 4 different vintages we would later try. It really enhanced the experience of the tasting as I could immediately taste and smell some of the things he pointed out. - Next we were lead down into the miles of caverns where all Veuve Clicquot champagne is stored. It was amazing to see all those old bottles and started to make you thirsty to try them. - Finally we were lead to a lovely alcove in the caverns where a beautiful tasting was setup. We all had 4 glasses in front of us that was also accompanied by a cheese. We were given 4 vintages to try: 1990 Rose, 2008 Rose, 1989, and 2012. Keep in mind Veuve Clicquot does not make vintages every year and only does so when the tasters feel that a certain batch of grapes harvested warrant making a vintage year. Each had a very distinct flavor and you can taste the difference in age between the older 1990 and 1989 vs the 2008 and 2012. The cheese pairings were also a great compliment to the cheese. - Be prepared to dress warm as it is a little chilly and damp in the caverns and you will spend an extended period of time down there during the tastings. - Make sure you have a big breakfast as you will be having a minimum of 4 full glasses of champagne by about 11AM. I think the max # of people in this tour is 8 which is enough to give everyone a full glass of each vintage however, if for some reason your tour has less people you will be given more so you finish the bottles. If you are not careful you can get tipsy before the end of the tour. - After the tasting you walk just a little while more passing over year after year of vintages and then you finally climb back upstairs where you will then have a chance to visit the gift shop and purchase some of the bottles you just tasted some of which are not readily available outside of the domaine. - After the tour you are a good 15-20 min walk away from the center of Reims so I would highly suggest you get a business card from the taxi driver who dropped you off so you can call a cab to get back to town because cabs do not pass the domaine on their own. Also, if you are brave Taittinger is a 5 min walk nearby and you can try taking another tour/tasting before you head back to town. - After your tour enjoy walking around Reims, The Cathedrale Notre Dame is beautiful and worth a visit and if you want to eat/shop then definitely walk down the Place Drouet d'Erlon which is full of shops/cafes/restaurants and leads back to the train station.
6. Maison Ruinart
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4.5 based on 478 reviews
The House of Ruinart is unlike any other. It was the first established House of Champagne in 1729 and inspired by the intuition of a monk well ahead of his time…
Reviewed By AustinTxOne
While we enjoyed our tours of other champagne houses, nothing compared with our tour of Maison Ruinart (the oldest champagne house in France). Our guide was absolutely lovely, and she provided the most informative and interesting tour of the Crayers. After the tour, our group sat together in a salon and enjoyed the most pleasurable, relaxed wine tasting. In all the experience left the impression of Ruinart as the most elegant, refined champagne house in France. I was reluctant at first to review Ruinart, fearing that a positive review might result in mobs of people with cameras flooding Ruinart in a manner similar to crowds that swarm Moet & Chandon; however, after reading other recent reviews, I was relieved to see remarks from people less impressed that we (e.g., "don't bother"). Yes, there are far less expensive tasting options, large family friendly group tours, and tours with informal guides and large gift shops so PLEASE do choose one of those champagne houses if those features suit your needs and priorities.
7. Circuit de Reims-Gueux
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Called the Circuit de Reims-Gueux, this old road racing circuit is situated just outside the pretty village of Gueux, to the west of Reims on the Route Touristique de Champagne. The circuit saw it's heyday in the 50's and 60's with both 12 hour endurance races and 14 Formula 1 Grand Prix's. Indeed it's debut in Formula 1 was during the inaugural World Championship year in 1950. In 1954, Jaguar gained a 1,2,3 in the 12 hour race with a maiden victory for the D Type.
Reviewed By iWiebe - Utrecht, The Netherlands
Great place to visit and just west from Reims. Unfortunately the complete circuit can't be navigated anymore but the start finish area with grandstands, pit building and tower certainly make up for that.
8. La Maison Mumm
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4.0 based on 834 reviews
Maison Mumm staff is glad to welcome you again. Your health and safety remain our priority. From 1st July guided cellar tours and tastings are available again. Reservations can be made on our website.
Reviewed By TV2451
We dd a formal champagne tasting and tour here. It was the best part of our day in Reims. Great for us as we just had to walk from the train station and could also walk to a great restaurant for a pleasant sunny lunch. Nice to have this facility right in town.
9. Champagnes Pommery
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4.0 based on 1,750 reviews
The only one of its kind in Champagne , this Elizabethan-style estate was conceived and built by Mrs Pommery in the 19th century! Take a guided tour of the cellars for a peek into some of our Gallo-Roman chalk quarries and our contemporary art exhibit.
Reviewed By taste-luxury
Very informative and entertaining. Our english speaking tour guide was very easy to understand and very informative. The Art in the Caves was breathtaking and after the tour the champagne tasting was superlative. I would highly recommend this tour when visiting Reims.
10. Palais du Tau
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4.0 based on 823 reviews
The former palace of the Bishops of Reims has been closely linked to the History of France over the centuries. Monarchs resided in the Palais of Tau prior to their coronation and returned here after the ceremony for the traditional feast and celebrations in the vast banqueting hall. The most precious artefacts in the treasury are the remains of the Holy Ampulla, used since the anointing of Clovis in the 5th century, and the 9th-century Talisman of Charlemagne. The original statues from Reims Cathedral are also on display in addition to seventeen magnificent tapestries portraying the life of the Virgin. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 6th May to 8th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 9th September to 5th May: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,5€; 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 724maryannem
Don’t miss the fact that the gargoyles from the First World War are full of melted lead from the fires. Remarkable collection of tapestries explained in the audio tour
