Reims

Reims Cathedral:

Key Facts about Reims

Reims Cathedral:

1. Reims (sometimes spelled as "Rheims" in English) is a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France.
   
   
2. Reims is located about 90 miles (144 kilometers) to the East-Northeast of Paris.
   
   
3. As of the 1999 census, Reims had a population of 187,206, with 291,375 people living in the metropolitan area.
   
   
4. People from Reims are known as Rémois (males) or Rémoises (females).
   
   
5. Reims is believed to have originally founded by a tribe of Gauls known as the Remi, in around 80 BCE.
   
   
6. During Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul, the Remi allied themselves with the Romans, and thus gained special favor from the Roman Empire.
   
   
7. During the barbarian invasions of the Roman Empire in the 5th century, Reims was attacked by the Vandals (in 406), and by Attila the Hun (in 451).
   
   
8. Evidence of Reims' Roman history can be seen in the Mars Gate (French: Porte de Mars). This is a triumphal arch dating from the 3rd century, and is 108 feet (32 meters) in length by 43 feet (13 meters) in height. The Mars Gate was the widest arch in the Roman world.
   
   
9. Christianity has been established in Reims since at least 260, and Reims was the site where King Clovis I of the Franks converted to Christianity.
   
   
10. The archbishop of Reims consecrated the Kings of France for many centuries, from Philippe II Augustus (anointed in 1179) to Charles X (anointed in 1825).
    
    
11. Reims is the site of Reims Cathedral, the place where French Kings were traditionally crowned (it served a similar role to Westminster Abbey in the United Kingdom).

Attractions and Places of Interest in Reims

• Reims Cathedral

Weather in Reims

• BBC Weather forecast for Reims, France

Books about Reims

Reims Travel Guide, France: Information Tourism By Leon Shaw Independently Published Released: December 3rd, 2019 Paperback (134 pages) Lowest New Price: $29.00* In Stock* *(As of 22:03 Pacific 2 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Reims Travel Guide, France: Information Tourism Manufacturer: Independently published Brand: Independently Published ISBN: 1670969371 EAN: 9781670969378 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 134 Author: Leon Shaw Publication Date: December 3rd, 2019 Release Date: December 3rd, 2019 Physical Description: Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.34 inches Weight: 0.34 Pounds Click here for more information

REIMS TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Your Ultimate Companion to Reims' History, Culture, and Cuisine By Jennifer Crum Kindle Edition (135 pages) Lowest New Price: $9.99* Available for download now* *(As of 22:03 Pacific 2 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: REIMS TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Your Ultimate Companion to Reims' History, Culture, and Cuisine Details: Kindle Edition Format: Kindle eBook Number of Pages: 135 Author: Jennifer Crum Click here for more information

REIMS TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Discover Reims's hidden gems and ancient wonders in 2024 edition (INCREDIBLE TRAVEL SPOTS) By Jay Pittman Independently published Released: December 21st, 2023 Paperback (76 pages) Lowest New Price: $12.99* In Stock* *(As of 22:03 Pacific 2 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: REIMS TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Discover Reims's hidden gems and ancient wonders in 2024 edition (INCREDIBLE TRAVEL SPOTS) Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798872559788 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Author: Jay Pittman Publication Date: December 21st, 2023 Release Date: December 21st, 2023 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.18 inches Click here for more information

The Cathedral Of Reims: A Coffee Table Picture Book, An Ideal Gift for Travel and Tourism Enthusiasts, Promoting Relaxation and Meditation. By Fabio Hilmes Independently published Released: July 3rd, 2024 Paperback (40 pages) Lowest New Price: $10.99* In Stock* *(As of 22:03 Pacific 2 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: The Cathedral Of Reims: A Coffee Table Picture Book, An Ideal Gift for Travel and Tourism Enthusiasts, Promoting Relaxation and Meditation. Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798332137747 Details: Paperback Format: Large Print Number of Pages: 40 Author: Fabio Hilmes Publication Date: July 3rd, 2024 Release Date: July 3rd, 2024 Physical Description: Size: 11.0 inches by 8.5 inches by 0.1 inches Click here for more information

Reims France Travel Guide by Bernard Burke By Bernard Burke Generic Paperback (210 pages) Lowest Used Price: $15.00* In Stock* *(As of 22:03 Pacific 2 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Reims France Travel Guide by Bernard Burke Manufacturer: generic Brand: Generic Details: Paperback Edition: First Edition Number of Pages: 210 Author: Bernard Burke Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.5 inches Weight: 0.5 Pounds Click here for more information