# Essential Reims Travel Guide: What to See & Do

**Discover Reims: Gothic Grandeur in the Heart of Champagne**

Reims is one of France’s most compelling cultural destinations, bringing together royal history, celebrated architecture, and the vineyard-covered landscapes of Champagne. Although the city is closely associated with sparkling wine, there is much more to discover beyond cellar tours and tastings.

## Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palais du Tau

At the heart of Reims, Notre-Dame Cathedral is a remarkable Gothic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its soaring interior, sculpted façade, and radiant stained glass reflect the city’s artistic importance.

The cathedral also holds a central place in French history. Following the baptism of Clovis in 496, it became the traditional setting for the coronation of French monarchs. Nearby, the Palais du Tau preserves this royal heritage. It was the former residence of the archbishop and provided accommodation for kings during their coronation ceremonies.

## Explore the Champagne Vineyards Around Reims

Beyond the city, the surrounding Champagne hills offer a distinctive rural landscape of vineyards, villages, and historic wine estates. Reims is an excellent base for discovering the region, whether through organized cellar visits or relaxed tastings on welcoming terraces.

Some production cellars have access restrictions, but the wider Champagne experience is easy to enjoy through the region’s local towns and countryside viewpoints.

## Things to Do in Reims

For travelers looking for things to do in Reims, the city’s appeal lies in its balance of heritage and everyday enjoyment. Visitors can:

- Explore monumental Gothic architecture
- Discover France’s royal past
- Sample regional specialties
- Visit Champagne cellars and enjoy tastings
- Experience the vineyards and landscapes surrounding the city

Reims is both a historic capital and a gateway to one of France’s most recognizable wine regions.

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## More in Grand Est

- [Strasbourg](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/grand-est/strasbourg.md)
- [Troyes](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/grand-est/troyes.md)
- [Colmar](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/grand-est/colmar.md)
- [Metz](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/grand-est/metz.md)
- [Nancy](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/grand-est/nancy.md)

## Elsewhere in France

- [Beauvais](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/beauvais.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Boulogne-sur-Mer](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/boulogne-sur-mer.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Calais](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/calais.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Chantilly](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/chantilly.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Le Touquet](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/le-touquet.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Lille](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/lille.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Montreuil-sur-Mer](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/montreuil-sur-mer.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Saint-Omer](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/saint-omer.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Wimereux](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/hauts-de-france/wimereux.md) — Hauts-de-France
- [Auvers-sur-Oise](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/ile-de-france/auvers-sur-oise.md) — Île-de-France
- [Paris](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/ile-de-france/paris.md) — Île-de-France
- [Versailles](https://neywo.com/destinations/france/ile-de-france/versailles.md) — Île-de-France

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