Reims, France Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Place_Royale_Reims_280508_01.jpg Author: Vassil
Reims is a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. It is about 129 km to the northeast of Paris, and about equal distance to the border with Belgium. The city is perhaps celebrated as the champagne capital of the world.
Reims was founded by the Gauls, and became the traditional site where French kings were crowned. As such, the Cathedral of Reims, one of France's World Heritage Sites, plays a similar role to Westminster Abbey in London.
The main public squares in Reims are the Place Royale and Place Cardinal-Luçon. The main street of the city, Rue de Vesle, pass through the Place Royal.
Being at the center of champagne-producing country, Reims is home to many headquarters of champagne producers. Under the city are a maze of caves and tunnels where the champagne age slowly.
Cathedreal of Reims Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reims_07_%28RaBoe%29.jpg Author: Ra Boe
Going to Reims
You can reach Reims from Paris by TGV high speed train in less than an hour. Reims is also connected to Lille, Bordeaux, Nantes and Strasbourg by high speed train.
Exploring Reims
Reims is compact enough for you to explore it on foot. To cover greater distances, there is a public bus network operated by Transports Urbains de Reims.
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