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Reims Cathedral

A sight in Centre, Reims, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: After dark.

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Reims Cathedral in Centre, Reims
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Why go

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

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 Palace of Tau and Café du Palais.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Centre
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
After dark

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Palace of Tau

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

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Café du Palais

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

    Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Reims Christmas Market

    Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.

    Shopping · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Basilica of Saint-Remi

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

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Taittinger

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

    Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Pommery

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

    Drinks · 1.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More to do in Reims

Reims Cathedral 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 Reims Cathedral itself, we suggest: After dark.

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

Getting there

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Coordinates
49.25389, 4.03417
Destination
Reims, France

Reims Cathedral: quick answers

How much time do you need at Reims Cathedral?

Plan on about an hour at Reims Cathedral. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Reims Cathedral?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: The parvis is lit with trees and lights through the market season.

Is Reims Cathedral free?

Yes, we list Reims Cathedral as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Reims Cathedral?

Reims Cathedral appears on Paris & Reims, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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