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Reims

Reims is the most populous city in the French department of Marne, and the 12th most populous city in France. The city lies 129 km (80 mi) northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, a tributary of the Aisne.

Type City

Why go

  • Subprefecture and commune in Grand Est, France.
  • Served by Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield.

History

Reims is the most populous city in the French department of Marne, and the 12th most populous city in France. The city lies 129 km (80 mi) northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, a tributary of the Aisne.

Restaurants & places to go

French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 46 Boulevard Carteret, 51000 · auculdepoule.com
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French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 2 Place Drouet d'Erlon, Reims, 51100 · brasserielegaulois.com
Indoor
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 63 bis · restaurant-lalambic.fr
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French, Restaurant · French restaurant · lescrayeres.com
Indoor
French, Restaurant · C’est une charmante brasserie-salon de thé où vous pourrez savourer une cuisine traditionnelle de qualité. Opening hours: Mo-We… · auxdelicesdespapilles.fr
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Burger, Pizza, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:30, Fr,Sa 11:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 73 Place Drouet… · restaurants.3brasseurs.com
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Cafe · restaurant, salon de thé Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 27 Rue de Vesle, 51100 · restaurant-harold.fr
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French, American, European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:30; Fr-Su 10:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options,… · aubureau.fr
Indoor

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Airports

Reims-Prunay Airfield 11 km to the centre
Prunay, Marne, GES, FR
Outdoor
Rethel-Perthes Airfield 35 km to the centre
Sault-lès-Rethel, Ardennes, GES, FR
Outdoor
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield 22 km to the centre
Lagery, Marne, GES, FR
Outdoor
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield 25 km to the centre
Asfeld, Ardennes, GES, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reims. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing