Things to do and visits in Reims

Dates to be confirmed. Thirty years ago the FRAC, or Regional Contemporary Art Fund was born, driven by an aim to "decentralize" culture in France in the early 1980s. This movement aimed to bring culture to the masses and ensure art and creation was

For one month this summer, the Flâneries Musicales, (meaning "musical strolls") festival will once again offer inhabitants and visitors alike the opportunity to take in a daily concert, in a variety of musical genres including classical and jazz. A

Dates to be confirmed. Over several days some of the best folk groups in the world will be taking part in the biggest folk festival in the north of France.Around 300 actors, dancers, singers and musicians will be performing together at Les Sacres du

The Clin d’œil festival, a European panorama of deaf culture, was created in 2003, the European Year of People with Disabilities. This multi-discipline artistic event aims to highlight the depth of the deaf and hard of hearing community. At first a

Dates to be confirmed. The whole family will be delighted by this hilarious festival overflowing with good humour! The Jonglissimo festival of juggling and circus founded by the TRAC association showcases the performing arts and street performances.

Boasting over a hundred exhibitors from all over Europe, the Reims Furniture Trade Fair is a key event. The latest trends in contemporary or more traditional furniture are presented to negotiators and other buyers.New and exclusive collections, and

Dates to be confirmed. Contemporary and urban music has its very own festival in Reims - the aptly named Elektricity. The essential ingredients include a well chosen programme, a friendly ambiance and festival organisers determined to bestow a conte

The road marathon very skillfully incorporates four other routes in order to keep everyone happy.And so this is not just a marathon (IAAF), it is also a half-marathon (IAAF), a 10km Union, a Youth Challenge and a USEP Relay, which invite both young

Built in the 13th century, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims is a masterpiece of French gothic architecture, listed as World Heritage monument by Unesco. Standing on the square, in front of the cathedral, admire the towering facade which is literally co

Located in the 18th century former Abbey of Saint-Denis, the Museum of Fine Arts is considered one of the main art museums in France. The twentieth room, refitted in 2006, offers a journey leads the visitor from the genesis of modern art to abstract

The Palais du Tau has been the palace of the archbishops of Reims since the twelfth century and adjoins the cathedral.Over the centuries, it has been altered and is now classical in appearance. It houses the Musée de l'Œuvre de Notre-Dame, which exh

The buildings of the former Abbey of Saint-Remi house a museum where you will find extensive collections relating to the history of Rheims. From prehistory to the Second World War, the history of the city is explored here, divided into four main the

A prestigious Champagne house, Maison Taittinger has occupied the Château de la Marquetterie since 1932, when Pierre Taittinger bought this house which belonged to the Fourneaux family.The Marquetterie is an old 18th century residence which nestles

For more than two centuries, the name of Veuve Clicquot has been one of the most famous champagnes in the whole world.This name was adopted by the brand as a tribute to Madame Clicquot, who was widowed at a very young age and bravely took over her l