'Visit Reims in France'

Notre Dame de Reims.(Photo source Wikipedia) ..............

Reims is a French town located in the Champagne-Ardenne region, northeast of Paris. The town of Reims has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, museums and landmarks which bear witness to a rich and glorious past. The town is the gateway to the Champagne region. From Reims, visitors can visit great champagne houses such as Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Pommery and Ruinart. There are several landmarks of interest in Reims, namely the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Palace of Tau, and the Saint-Remi Basilica

‘France's bustling, modern Reims greets travellers with cellar doors wide open. As the capital of the Champagne region, it features a lively centre, a historic cathedral, and, of course, Champagne tasting. And thanks to France's slick high-speed rail, it's just 45 minutes from Paris -- making it an easy day trip. Reims (pronounced like "rance") has a turbulent history… …’.

This short extract is reproduced from an article in Edmonton Sun, Canada “Sip, savour and celebrate Reims” by Rick Steves. For full article click at the following link: http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/05/09/sip-savour-and-celebrate-reims

For more information on Reims, click the following link: http://www.reims-tourism.com/

Champagne Pommery (Photo source: Reims Tourism)

TGV (Trains a Grande Vitesse, pronounced tayjayvay) trains to Reims leave from Gare de l’est in Paris all through the day. Direct trains cover this journey of 143 kms in just 46 minutes.

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