There are many things to do when visiting Reims France. I would recommend a 2 day excursion from Paris if you would like to experience traditional French culture. Unlike Paris, it has kept to what French towns were like 30 years ago. With it's enriched history dating back to the 13th century, bistro with the finest French cuisine and let us not forget the best champagne tasting in the world. Not only is this my birth place but I still have family that live in this charming town.
It brings warmth to my heart every time I am able to walk the street of when I was a little girl. I can still remember the get togethers and the cookouts so everyone could enjoy each others company. They still get together on Sunday to continue this family tradition. General Eisenhower and the Allies received the unconditional surrender of the German Wehrmacht. Wh en visiting the France, most people will take an excursion to the area because of the best champagne grown in the world.
It is truly worth walking the streets and visiting the town while drinking champagne everywhere! In the building began to replace a church that was burned. The interesting part is the French kings and queens were crowned in Reims Cathedral with the exception of seven. Before there was a Notre Dame of Paris, there was a Notre Dame of Reims where all the kings and queens came for any special events. Over the years, when I would visit I would step inside and light my candle to pay my respect.
Today the church doors close at a certain time to prevent vandalism and the funding to make improvements has diminished due to the increase of refugees into the country and rising taxes. In other words their hangout and home. From to the archbishops of Reims served as its abbots. It is a must see when visiting the area. It should not be missed. A guided tour through the caves is completely amazing. Not to mention at the end of the tour, a champagne tasting at a round table to finish off the tour.
The City Centre has not changed much since I was a child. The streets are filled with restaurants and shopping for the day.
