7 days in Reims & Nancy Itinerary

Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reims: Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (in Amiens), Lille (Le Palais Des Beaux Arts de Lille & Room Escape Games) and Heroes Square (in Arras). Pack the 18th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Nigloland, Parc D'Attractions & Hotel. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, admire the local landmark of Fontaine Sube, do a tasting at Champagnes Pommery, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris-Orly Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In September in Reims, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Nancy.

Crossed by the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, Nancy has many small boats and péniches (barges) that navigate the canal waterways, giving you a fantastic vantage point of the city's historical architecture from the water.

On the 19th (Sat), get to know the resident critters at Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix, make a trip to Gare de Metz-Ville, and then don't miss a visit to Place Stanislas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo d'Amnéville, then contemplate the long history of Œuvre de la cathédrale, and then stroll around Parc de la Pepiniere.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Nancy day trip site.

You can drive from Reims to Nancy in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Nancy can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.