{"id":90877,"date":"2024-08-06T18:09:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T16:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/city-break-reims\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T17:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T16:39:24","slug":"city-break-reims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/city-break-reims\/","title":{"rendered":"City Break\u00a0: Reims, Effervescent and Charming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Written by Nadia Hamam; Cover Image: Cathedral (c) Carmen Moya Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Gone is the once stiff, provincial town where theater troupes from across France tested their works before facing Parisian audiences. Now, with celebrated vineyards<\/strong>, lesser-known but exquisite dining, art, and open spaces, Reims has turned itself into a lively, welcoming place. Just an hour by train from Paris<\/strong>, it\u2019s an ideal escape. In this article, explore Reims for your next city break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Story of Chalk, People, and Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n
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(c) Cyrille Beudot Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Visitors from all over the world are drawn to Champagne<\/strong>, a region built on a deep layer of chalk that gives its renowned wines their distinctive finesse and identity. Champagne enthusiast flock to its prestigious houses, including the Vranken Pommery estate<\/strong>. Founded in 1836, it\u2019s one of the most spectacular in the world<\/strong>, with monumental cellars, known as cray\u00e8res<\/em>, reaching 30 meters underground and stretching across 18 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Chapelle Foujita (c) Cyrille Beudot Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The region is also home to smaller, distinguished champagne house, such as Duval-Leroy<\/strong> in Vertus, crafting exceptional champagnes on the C\u00f4te des Blancs since 1859. As visitors explore, they encounter ‘living, evolving cultural landscapes<\/em>,<\/a>‘ which gained UNESCO World Heritage status<\/strong> in 2015. To fully embrace this unique tapestry, follow the 600-kilometer Champagne Route or take in the sights from a hot-air balloon<\/strong>. Each property presents new, creative ways<\/strong> to savor champagne: Pommery unveils an annual ‘Experience’ exhibition by a celebrated contemporary artist, while other options invite visitors to try their hand at grape picking, master the art of sabrage, or sipping champagne high above the forest in Verzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Between Gothic, Art Deco, and Street Art<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Cathedral (c) Cyrille Beudot Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
With a smooth tramway expansion and well-done renovations, Reims\u2019 city center has become more elegant and comfortable to explore. Among its many historic sites<\/strong>, don\u2019t miss Reims’ Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/strong>, adorned with 2,303 statues and witness to 33 coronations. Nearby is the Palais du Tau<\/strong>, the former archbishop’s residence, and the former Saint-Remi Abbey<\/strong>, now a museum.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Smiling Angel (c) Carmen Moya Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
While you take your city break in Reims go visit, near Place de la R\u00e9publique, the Foujita Chapel (Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix). Its interior was designed and decorated by Franco-Japanese artist Tsuguharu Foujita between 1965 and 1966. Converted to Catholicism in Reims in 1959, this eclectic artist of the \u00c9cole de Paris<\/strong> merged Japanese aesthetics with Italian Renaissance influences in his unique style.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Art deco Reims (c) Pauline Colin Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Whether architecture captivates you or not, Reims\u2019 Art Deco charm<\/strong> is undeniable. From the Carnegie Library to the old Op\u00e9ra cinema fa\u00e7ade, Saint-Nicaise Church, and the Grand Theatre, Art Deco gems are scattered throughout the city. The IDVizit<\/a> app offers two free walking tours dedicated to this theme.<\/strong> Many Champagne houses embraced this architectural style in the 1920s and 1930s, like Mumm\u2019s shipping cellars and Vranken-Pommery\u2019s Villa Demoiselle. Contemporary art also finds its place here, with monumental sculptures and street art pieces by talented creators like the inimitable Iemza, C215, and C\u00e9z Art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Exhibitions and Culinary Delights<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Wine Cellars Taittinger \u00a9 Carmen Moya – Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
With its numerous Michelin-starred <\/strong>and acclaimed restaurants<\/strong>, Champagne doesn\u2019t take its cuisine lightly. Plates here are made to match the prestige of the local champagnes<\/strong>! Each restaurant offers a unique style and personality<\/strong>, from casual to classic. Depending on your mood, head to one of the many dning bars around Place d\u2019Erlon or in the Boulingrin district, where food markets sit side by side with antique shops.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Basilique Saint-Remi (c) Carmen Moya Grand Reims Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Local specialties not to miss at the Boulingrin market include rose biscuits and croquignoles <\/em><\/strong>(ideal for dipping in champagne!), lentils, Reims’ ham<\/strong>, and the famous Clovis mustard<\/strong>. Adding to the Reims experience are the locals, affectionately known as \u201cCornichons<\/em>.\u201d To meet them, head to Quartier Libre<\/a>, a hybrid space within a former industrial site that hosts exhibitions, events, and a business incubator. Or visit the Shed, a factory transformed by an inspired local into a vibrant space with a microbrewery, jazz club, photography exhibits, family areas, and a brunch spot. These creative hubs<\/strong> contrast beautifully with Reims\u2019 rich 2,000-year history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The city of coronations and champagne is more than just a bastion of French culture. Gourmet hotspots, Art Deco trails, wine tourism experiences\u2026 discover the unique allure of Reims!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":79706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,705],"tags":[4616,4617],"class_list":["post-90877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-our-articles","category-travel-diaries","tag-grand-est-en","tag-reims-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90877"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91011,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90877\/revisions\/91011"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}