What to See & Do
Reims Overall Appeal ★★★★☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Champagne Houses | ★★★★★ | Cellars + Tastings | Guided | Paid |
| 02 | Reims Cathedral | ★★★★★ | Cathedral | Either | Either |
| 03 | St. Remi Basilica | ★★★★☆ | Basilica | Self | Free |
| 04 | City Center | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 05 | Palace of Tau | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - History | Closed | Paid |
| 06 | Surrender Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - WWII | Self | Paid |
| 07 | St. Remi Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - History | Self | Paid |
| 08 | Fine Arts Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Closed | Paid |
| 09 | Automobile Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Vintage Vehicles | Self | Free |
| 10 | Villa Demoiselle | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum | Guided | Paid |
| 11 | Hotel Le Vergeur | ★☆☆☆☆ | Manor Museum | Guided | Paid |
| 12 | Sabrage | ★☆☆☆☆ | Bottle Opening | Guided | Paid |
| 13 | Carnegie Library | ★☆☆☆☆ | Library | Self | Free |
| 14 | Boulingrin Market | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 15 | Self-drive River Boat | ★☆☆☆☆ | Motorboating | Self | Paid |
| 16 | Pierre Schneiter Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 17 | Foujita Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Paid |
| 18 | St. Jaques Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 19 | Mars Gate | ★☆☆☆☆ | Roman Ruin | Self | Free |
| 20 | Cryptoporticus | ★☆☆☆☆ | Roman Ruin | Self | Free |
01. Champagne Houses
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Cellars + Tastings
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
Discover the famous Champagne houses in Reims, where you can go on guided tours and tastings. Walk through historic cellars and learn how champagne is made.
Main Houses
- Taittinger
- Veuve Clicquot
- Pommery
02. Reims Cathedral
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Gothic Cathedral
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Free or Paid
The Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is a stunning Gothic masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has seen the coronation of many French kings. You’ll be amazed by its beautiful stained glass windows and detailed facade.
03. St. Remi Basilica
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Romanesque-Gothic Basilica
Visit Self
Cost Free
This Romanesque-Gothic basilica is dedicated to Saint Remigius, who baptized Clovis, the first King of the Franks. It has the saint’s relics and features impressive stained glass and medieval architecture.
04. City Center
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Reims’ city center is lively, with charming squares, shops, and cafes. Visit Place Drouet d’Erlon and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. It’s a great spot for dining, shopping, and people-watching.
Squares
– Place Drouet d’Erlon
– Place Royale
– Place Hôtel de Ville
Street
– Tambour
Covered Passages
– Talleyrand
– Subé
05. Palace of Tau
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type History Museum
Visit Closed
Cost Paid
Closed. Reopening in 2025 (no specific date yet).
Once the home of Reims’ archbishops, this palace is now a museum. It showcases tapestries, sculptures, and coronation artifacts. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and is closely connected to the cathedral.
06. Surrender Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type World War II Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
This museum marks the spot where Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945, ending World War II in Western Europe. You can see the preserved map room and other artifacts from this historic event.
07. St. Remi Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type History Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Located in a former abbey, this museum displays regional archaeology and medieval artifacts. It gives you a look into the history of Reims and the life of Saint Remigius.
08. Museum of Fine Arts
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Closed
Cost Paid
Closed in 2024. Reopening in 2025 or 2026 (no specific date yet).
This museum has a large collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. You’ll find works from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
09. Automobile Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Vintage Vehicles
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Car lovers will enjoy this museum’s collection of classic and vintage cars. It covers the history of the automobile industry, with models from the early 20th century to today.
10. Villa Demoiselle
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
This beautifully restored Art Nouveau and Art Deco villa combines elegant architecture with luxurious interiors. The visit ends with champagne tasting.
11. Hotel Le Vergeur
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Manor Museum
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
A historic mansion turned museum, showcasing period furniture, artworks, and artifacts. It gives insight into the bourgeois lifestyle of Reims in the past.
12. Sabrage
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Bottle Opening
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
A Sabrage Workshop is an exciting activity where you learn to open a champagne bottle with a sword.
13. Carnegie Library
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Public Library
Visit Self
Cost Free
A gift from Andrew Carnegie, this library is an Art Deco treasure. It has beautiful stained glass, mosaics, and a grand reading room.
14. Boulingrin Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The main food market of the city is housed in a building with an impressive vaulted ceiling.
It’s open every Wednesday morning, Friday morning, Friday evening (for the organic market), and Saturday morning.
There are also a few other smaller markets around the city on different days of the week.
15. Self-drive River Boat
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Self-drive Motorboating
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Enjoy a unique sightseeing tour on Reims’ canals with BoBoat. These electric boats provide a peaceful and scenic way to explore the city’s waterways.
16. Pierre Schneiter Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Public Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
A lovely public garden named after a former mayor of Reims. It has manicured lawns, flower beds, and various plants, making it a great spot for relaxation.
17. Foujita Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Neo-Romanesque Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Designed by the Japanese-French artist Tsuguharu Foujita, this chapel is known for its beautiful frescoes. It blends Christian and Japanese art styles uniquely.
18. St. Jacques Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Saint Jacques Church is another one of the Catholic buildings in Reims. Dating back to the 13th century, it features Gothic architecture.
19. Mars Gate
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Roman Ruins
Visit Self
Cost Free
An ancient Roman triumphal arch from the 3rd century, Mars Gate is a reminder of Reims’ rich history and once marked the entrance to the city.
20. Cryptoporticus
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Roman Ruins
Visit Self
Cost Free
This well-preserved Roman cryptoporticus, an underground gallery, was used for storage. It offers a peek into Reims’ Roman past and is now an archaeological site.
Reims Opera House
The opera is open for visits (outside of performances) only a few days a year and only with a guided tour. If you’re interested, you’ll need to check with the tourist office for more details.
