The cathedral and city centre
A short walk from Notre-Dame, Place Royale, museums, shops and several excellent restaurants.
Best for first visits and short stays.
Champagne · Cathedral, cellars and royal historyA Gothic cathedral, royal history and world-famous Champagne cellars – all in an elegant, easy-to-explore city.
Reims lies at the heart of the Champagne region and is an ideal destination for a long weekend of culture, architecture and fine food. Its historic centre is compact, with the cathedral, Place Royale, Place du Forum and lively restaurant streets all within an easy walk.
Beneath the city lie the famous crayères – chalk cellars where several major Champagne houses store their wines. Reims is therefore both a historic cultural city and a practical base for Épernay, Hautvillers and the wine villages of Montagne de Reims.
Begin at the cathedral, continue through Roman and royal history, and leave plenty of time for cellars, the market and relaxing green spaces.
See the great Romanesque-Gothic basilica and discover the story of the bishop who baptised Clovis.
See the monumental Roman arch that recalls Reims’ history as Durocortorum.
Visit the distinctive Art Deco market hall and its lively district of food, shops and city life.
Take a green break in the large park beside Saint-Nicaise and several Champagne houses.
Choose the length of your stay and combine the cathedral, Champagne, Roman history, the market and wine villages at a realistic pace.
The centre is compact enough to combine the city’s principal experiences without rushing.
A long weekend gives you time for the history of the centre and a full day beyond the city.
With five days, you can use Reims as a fixed base and discover more sides of the region.
Choose between the cathedral and historic centre, the restaurant scene around Place d’Erlon, Boulingrin or quieter districts near the Champagne houses.
A short walk from Notre-Dame, Place Royale, museums, shops and several excellent restaurants.
Best for first visits and short stays.A lively district between the station and city centre, with pavement terraces, hotels and easy transport.
Ideal for friends and weekend breaks.A characterful area near the market hall, Porte de Mars, restaurants and Champagne bars.
A good choice for food and architecture.A quieter district with the basilica, park and easy access to several major cellars and Champagne houses.
Ideal for wine experiences and a quieter stay.Modern hotel districts with parking and easy access to the TGV, motorway and wider region.
Best for drivers and onward journeys.Here are all the hotels we have selected in Reims, across categories and price levels. Use the map to compare locations and distances from the cathedral, city centre and Champagne houses.
★★★★★5-star hotel in Reims with restaurant options, rooms and suites and garden surroundings and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★★5-star hotel in Reims with spa, restaurant options and rooms and suites and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★4-star hotel in Reims with restaurant options, rooms and suites and stylish design and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★4-star hotel in Reims with restaurant options, pool and rooms and suites and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★★4-star hotel in Reims with restaurant options, pool and parking and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Reims with restaurant options, terrace and old town and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Reims with spa and family-friendly room options and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★★3-star hotel in Reims with parking and garden surroundings and a comfortable, well-located feel.
★★2-star hotel in Reims with parking and breakfast service and a comfortable, well-located feel.
The map shows campsites with their own websites near Reims. The closest options are prioritised, making it easy to combine the city with Épernay, Montagne de Reims, the wine villages and the rest of the Champagne region.
Descend into chalk cellars where the temperature and humidity create ideal conditions for slow maturation.
Discover wooded hills, Pinot Noir villages and producers between Reims and Épernay.
Avenue de Champagne and the surrounding area make a natural full-day excursion from Reims.
Reims offers everything from intimate gourmet restaurants to grand classic addresses and inclusive modern concepts. Each card links to the restaurant’s official website.
Philippe Mille’s restaurant explores the produce, history and flavours of the Champagne region through a modern gastronomic approach.
RacineAn intimate, precise restaurant where French ingredients meet Kazuyuki Tanaka’s Japanese technique and aesthetic.
Le ParcA refined restaurant at Domaine Les Crayères, with a classic setting, outstanding ingredients and an extensive Champagne list.
Le MillénaireModern gastronomy in the city centre, with seasonal menus and a carefully composed, immersive dining experience.
Le FochA family-run gourmet restaurant offering modern French cuisine and deep expertise in food and Champagne.
L’ExtrAAn inclusive, sustainable restaurant using local produce, with a warm atmosphere and creative cooking.
La Grande GeorgetteA restaurant in the former fire station beside the cathedral, with local produce and a terrace facing Notre-Dame.
Le CryptoA bistronomic address on Place du Forum, serving seasonal French cuisine with views of the Roman cryptoporticus.
Train, car and organised tours offer different experiences. Plan your transport around the number of producers and tastings you intend to include.
Experience Avenue de Champagne, historic cellars and the centre of Champagne’s other great town.
Best for: Champagne houses and elegant town life Car or organised tourVisit the historic wine village above the Marne valley and combine it with smaller producers.
Best for: village life, history and views A circuit through the wine villagesTravel through vineyards, woodland and Pinot Noir villages between Reims and Épernay.
Best for: terroir, producers and landscapes Direct TGVCombine your stay in Champagne with a day or night in the capital.
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