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Sight Saint-Remi, Reims

Basilica of Saint-Remi

A sight in Saint-Remi, Reims, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Basilica of Saint-Remi in Saint-Remi, Reims
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Why go

Romanesque abbey church built around the tomb of Saint Remi, quieter than the cathedral and just as long inside.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Reims, alongside 4 bars & cafés, 2 sights and 1 place to shop. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Taittinger and Domaine Les Crayères. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Saint-Remi
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Reims, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Taittinger

    Champagne house whose cellar tour descends into Gallo-Roman chalk pits and the crypt of a medieval abbey.

    Drinks · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Domaine Les Crayères

    Château hotel in a park beside the Pommery and Taittinger cellars, with a long-established gastronomic restaurant.

    Stay · 0.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Pommery

    Estate with Elizabethan-style buildings over 18 km of chalk galleries reached by a 116-step staircase.

    Drinks · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Palace of Tau

    Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.

    Sight · 1.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Reims Cathedral

    Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Café du Palais

    Family-run brasserie since 1930 near the cathedral, with an Art Deco glass roof and champagne by the glass.

    Drinks · 1.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Basilica of Saint-Remi is a stop on our Paris & Reims route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Reims

Basilica of Saint-Remi is our only sight pick in Reims; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Reims guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Reims run from 5°C in January to 25°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Basilica of Saint-Remi itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Reims from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reims weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
49.24306, 4.04194
Destination
Reims, France

Basilica of Saint-Remi: quick answers

How much time do you need at Basilica of Saint-Remi?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Basilica of Saint-Remi. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Basilica of Saint-Remi?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Basilica of Saint-Remi free?

Yes, we list Basilica of Saint-Remi as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Basilica of Saint-Remi?

Basilica of Saint-Remi appears on Paris & Reims, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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