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Reims is a city in the Champagne region with more than 187,000 inhabitants in an area of nearly 47 square kilometers, about 140 kilometres from Paris in the North-East of France. Of Reims dates the town until ancient back, but famous was far into the due to their exclusive export, the world famous champagne.

Again and again was Reims over the centuries setting of historical events, which traces are still visible today. So, here too the German surrender was signed after the second world war. Undoubtedly, one of the most imposing sacred buildings in Reims is the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims. It is one of the most beautiful gothic churches in France and a world heritage site since 1991 under the protection of UNESCO. For seven centuries the rulers of France were crowned here. Equally impressive, the Palace of the Archbishop, also the Palace of Tau is called, was built around 1500. A splendid fireplace in the main salon is a highlight of the exhibition. During the coronation, the former Kings here lived.

Another interesting goal in Reims is the Basilica of Saint-Remi, whose originating ranges until the seventh century and belongs to the world heritage site. The fascinating building of the former royal Abbey of St. Remi is almost as big as the Cathedral. With a rental car is worth a visit in the near, Condé en-Brie. There is the lovingly restored Castle of Conde, whose construction was started in the 12th century. Today it is privately owned, but in the summer during some times to visit.

Of the central places in Reims, the place are Royale and the place du Parvis the most important.