Reims Premium Tour: Kings, Wars & Champagne｜France

Join a local guide on an immersive 1 to 2-hours journey through time in Reims. Discover the depth and wonders of Reims’ past, and hear insights only a local would know.

Begin your tour at the Porte de Mars, a Roman triumphal arch, and learn about the city’s ancient origins. Stroll through the Boulingrin District, known for its Art Deco architecture, and stop at the City Hall to admire its elegant facade.

Continue to Rue du Tambour, a historic street lined with charming buildings, and visit Champagne Thiénot to learn about the city’s famous sparkling wine. Discover how Roman chalk quarries became Champagne cellars, and hear about the legacy of Champagne in the city.

Next, explore the Cryptoporticus, an underground Roman gallery, and visit the Carnegie Library, a beautiful example of early 20th-century architecture. Finally, end your tour at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims, where French kings were crowned for centuries.

Throughout the tour, hear stories of royal influence, wartime destruction, reconstruction, and resilience. Discover how the city nearly disappeared during World War I and how it rose from the ashes to become a symbol of celebration and renewal.