REIMS, A SPARKLING DESTINATION !
Easily accessible from Europe's major economic centres and only 45 minutes away from Paris by TGV, Reims is a strategic destination free from the constraints of major metropolitan areas. World-famous for its Champagne, Reims also boasts a unique and rich historical heritage, with 7 of its sites and monuments listed at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
33 SACRED
KINGS
33 843
ha OF CHAMPAGNE
250 KM
OF CAVES
AND CHALKHOLES
2 000
ROOMS 3* AND OVER
45'
FROM PARIS
THE DESTINATION'S ASSETS
A UNIQUE AND RICH HERITAGE
ART DECO - CATHEDRAL - UNESCO
A powerful city of the roman empire, twice a thousand years old and the site of the coronation of 33 kings of france, reims has played an important role in the history of france and boasts an exceptional heritage, forged through the ages with its gallo-roman remains, medieval monuments and art deco style.
Reims has 7 UNESCO world heritage sites :
The cathedral - a gothic architectural masterpiece with the largest number of statues in the world - 2,303 to be precise - including the famous "smiling angel", the emblem of the city of reims - the palais du tau & the abbey saint-remi, and, under the heading of champagne landscapes, the butte saint nicaise & the old ramparts, the jardin du chemin vert housing estate, the crayères made up of 6 cellars of champagne houses and the champagne park.
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REIMS TOURIST OFFICE
CHAMPAGNE & GASTRONOMY
THE ART OF LIVING À LA RÉMOISE
Cradles of great wines, the cellars of the city's most illustrious champagne houses offer an original and prestigious setting for unforgettable gala evenings.
1st gastronomic city in france, with 6 michelin-starred restaurants, reims is booming with good places to eat. Restaurant owners, caterers, pastry and chocolate makers all compete in their know-how and creativity to pair food with champagne.
The king of wines adds sparkle to every special occasion. Just like it, each event requires a skilful blend of resources and skills to achieve the harmony that will make it unique.
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CHAMPAGNE HOUSES
WINE TOURISM IN CHAMPAGNE
CELLAR TOUR AND WINE TASTING
« a unique word to designate a region and the wine it produces.
Champagne wine only comes from the champagne region. »
There would be no champagne without its vineyards, with their distinctive terroir and climate. The limestone soils and the choice of quality grape varieties (chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier) give the region an inimitable character. The champagne tourist routes invite you to discover this unique vineyard and to meet the makers of this unique sparkling wine and their cellars, independent winegrowers, houses or family estates whose know-how acquired over the years belongs to them alone.
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CHAMPAGNE
CULTURE AND LEISURE
Throughout the seasons, reims invites you to relax and enjoy, with dance performances, plays, historical festivals and concerts in its many cultural venues (le manège, la comédie, l'opéra, la cartonnerie). The art of good living is also expressed through music festivals featuring internationally-renowned artists in the city's unusual or prestigious venues: les flâneries musicales de reims - a summer festival of classical music and jazz, the magnifique society - a festival combining electro and contemporary music, sunnyside - an afro-american music festival, etc.
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CULTURE
INFLUENCE AND INNOVATION
CENTRE OF EXPERTISE
Reims is home to a wide range of economic activities (agri-food, wine-growing, agro-industries, packaging, automotive, technical textiles, health, etc.), including a global competitiveness cluster in bio-economy and bio-technology, comprising 4 sites promoting innovative approaches and the development of plant products (bio-refinery, etc.).
The region's expertise is already positioning it as one of the pioneers in sustainable development (biofuels, green chemistry, timber construction, etc.).
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RENOWNED SCHOOLS
EDUCATION - INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Reims is home to internationally renowned schools and universities such as sciences po, centrale supélec, agro paris tech, neoma business club, esad, conservatoire national des arts et métiers and the université reims champagne-ardenne, which offers 4 scientific centres of excellence (a multidisciplinary centre in agro sciences, environment, biotech and bio economy - a health centre - a digital and engineering sciences centre - a human and social sciences centre), with a total of 31,000 students.
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REIMS CAMPUS
