FR · Grand Est · 49.26°N 4.03°E

reims

A royal coronation cathedral, Art Deco streets and pink biscuits in Champagne.

Best time
May, June, September and October are pleasant for walking, and September is harvest time in the vineyards. July and August can be warm; winter is cold and grey, though the main sights work year-round.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly direct to Paris on Malaysia Airlines (about 13.5 hours), then a TGV from Gare de l'Est to Reims (about 45 minutes). Book to Reims station itself, not Champagne-Ardenne TGV outside town. France is 6 hours behind KL in summer and 7 in winter.
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Dear group chat,A royal coronation cathedral, Art Deco streets and pink biscuits in Champagne.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingReimsFR, Grand Est
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≈ 10,297 km from KL, as the crow flies
Subé Fountain, Reims, France

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French kings were crowned in Reims for centuries. Champagne cellars run under the city, but the cathedral, Art Deco streets and a Roman arch make it worth a stop even if you don't drink.

Makan

  1. Biscuit rose de ReimsCrisp pink biscuits made here for over 300 years; locals dip them in champagne, but tea works too.Map ↗
  2. Pain d'épicesHoney gingerbread, a Reims speciality for centuries.Map ↗
  3. ChaourceA soft, creamy cheese with a white rind, from the south of Champagne.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Notre-Dame de ReimsThe coronation cathedral, covered in carved figures, including the famous smiling angel.Map ↗
  2. Champagne cellarsThe big houses age their wine in old chalk quarries deep under the city; the tunnels are the real show.Map ↗
  3. Saint-Remi BasilicaA quieter, older church south of the centre, bigger inside than you'd expect.Map ↗
  4. Place Drouet-d'ErlonA long café-lined square, part of the Art Deco centre rebuilt after the First World War.Map ↗
  5. Porte de MarsA Roman triumphal arch beside a park at the edge of the centre.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Cellar tours end with a tasting; you can simply skip the glass, and the chalk tunnels are still worth it.
  • For halal food, Turkish and North African takeaways are the easy option.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.