Reims Attractions
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The historic city of Reims (in the English traditional spelling Rheims), the place of coronation of the French kings, the see of a bishop from the fourth century (and now of an archbishop), lies in northern Champagne, some 150km/95mi northeast of Paris on the right bank of the little river Vesle. It owes its fame to its Cathedral, one of the supreme achievements of Gothic architecture.
The city takes its name from a Celtic tribe, the Remi, whose capital it was. Later it became the Roman Durocortorum, one of the most flourishing cities in Gaul and originally more important than Paris.
The city takes its name from a Celtic tribe, the Remi, whose capital it was. Later it became the Roman Durocortorum, one of the most flourishing cities in Gaul and originally more important than Paris.
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Reims Cathedral
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Reims is masterpiece of High Gothic architecture. The magnificent facade features endless details, and relief work in the interior gives a true sense of 13th C artistry.
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Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Reims is housed in an 18th C abbey and displays important tapestries, and other works of art.
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St Rémi
St Rémis is a beautiful Early Romanesque church and the oldest church in the city. It was built in the first half of the 11th C.