Reims: Come and Enjoy Champagne Country
The beautiful city of Reims, France is located in the country’s Grand East region. It is most popular for being the unofficial capital of the Champagne wine-growing region. It is also serving as the home for many champagne houses, they offer cellar tours and tastings. Reims is also home to the gothic grand cathedral, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims. You can easily access Reims via the Epernay Plivot Airport located in Strasbourg in the Champagne-Ardenne region.
Best Time to Visit
To enjoy fair weather, plan your visit to Reims from April to June and from October to December. You can also plan your trip to be on time for ‘vendange’ or grape harvest, which is usually in September or October. The city sees the greatest number of tourists from May to August and again in October. For the best Reims hotel rates, visit in the off-season months or just at the start or towards the end of the peak season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from the many wineries, you cannot visit Reims without visiting the beautiful gothic masterpiece that is the Notre-Dame de Reims. This 13th century gothic church is easily accessible from downtown. The Tau Palace is another must-see structure. This 17th century palace was home to the Archbishop of Reims. There are a number of top-rated motels and hotels in Reims. Some of the best include the Grand Hotel de Templiers, located in the Rue de Templiers, it is easily accessible from Notre dame and the Tau Palace. You can also stay in the well-appointed L’Assiette Campenoise, a polished hotel with an acclaimed onsite restaurant.