8 days in Reims Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Reims: Saint Mihiel American Cemetery (in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon), Zoo d'Amnéville (in Amneville) and Amiens (Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, Les Hortillonnages d'Amiens, &more). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, contemplate the long history of Basilique Saint-Remi, do a tasting at Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin, and step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Pierrefonds.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Reims day trip site.

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, daily temperatures in Reims can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 10°C.