Explore Reims's beauty and history in just one day with our city guide on your phone.
Beyond the famous sights, our audio guide unveils the city's hidden secrets and legends as you enjoy a leisurely walk at your own pace. The tour covers 40 stories and spans 5.5 km. Once activated, you have until the end of the next day to complete your exploration. Take your time to enjoy a coffee, lunch, or a museum visit along the way. There's so much to discover.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
A diverse route:
The tour takes you past iconic sights such as Reims Cathedral and the Palais du Tau, while also revealing hidden gems like the Taittinger Champagne cellars and Villa Demoiselle.
Engaging narratives:
Dive into Reims's rich history and culture. Explore the historic Place du Forum, learn about the city’s industrial past at the old railway station and munitions depot of the Musée de la Reddition, hear the stories behind its vibrant street-art trail in the Boulingrin district, and uncover the secrets of its medieval fortifications.
Flexibility:
Stroll at your own pace and pause whenever you wish. You have all day and the next to finish the tour.
Cancellation is possible up to one day in advance.
Convenience:
Download the CityAppTour app and activate the audio tour with the code sent to your email. The app will guide you along the route and remember your progress if you take a break. Play the stories whenever you choose.
TRANSFORM YOUR VISIT TO REIMS INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!
Why Visit: 33 French kings were crowned here, from Louis VIII (1223) to Charles X (1825) – the holy oil arrived in an ampulla said to be brought by a dove from heaven.
The smiling angel at the north portal became the city’s emblem. German shelling in WWI destroyed the roof, but Chagall’s 1974 stained glass revived the interior. Your audio guide Reims explains how Joan of Arc stood beside Charles VII at his 1429 coronation, her banner above the altar.
Ever Wondered: why post-coronation banquets for 3,000 guests were held here – Charles X’s party cost 1.7 million francs?
The treasury preserves regalia including Charlemagne’s 9th-century talisman. The name comes from its T-shaped plan. Any walking tour Reims should stop for the 15th-century tapestries narrating the life of Clovis, the first Frankish king.
The Story Behind: Saint Remigius baptized King Clovis here in 496, making France Christian – his tomb still attracts pilgrims.
The 1049 basilica survived the Revolution by serving as a grain store. The 12th-century choir is a gem of early Gothic. This self guided tour Reims highlight includes the chandelier with 96 candle holders, gifted for Saint-Remi’s 900th death anniversary.
Local Secret: The cellars occupy 4th-century Gallo-Roman chalk quarries; 18 meters underground, champagne matures at a constant 10°C (50°F).
Saint-Nicaise Abbey stood here until the Revolution. Around 15 million bottles now rest in miles of tunnels. Chalk regulates humidity and temperature – one reason major houses chose Reims (you’ll hear this in your audio guide Reims).
What You’ll Find: Northern Europe’s largest Roman triumphal arch (c. 200 AD), with reliefs of Romulus and Remus and the she-wolf.
33 meters wide, 13 high; named for Mars, god of war. Napoleon used it as a barracks entrance. Enclosed by medieval walls, it was freed only in 1817. A walking tour Reims shows how Roman, medieval and modern layers intersect here.
Back in 1760: Architect Legendre laid out this square with a statue of Louis XV – revolutionaries melted it into cannons.
The 1818 replacement depicts another Louis (history’s unsure which). Baroque arcaded façades now host champagne houses and cafés. Saturday antiques markets yield Art Deco finds – Reims became a hub of the style after WWI (add it to your self guided tour Reims).
