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Enjoying a City Break in Reims

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Reims is a popular tourist destination located in northern France. Regarded as the home of champagne, Reims is also popular for its amazing structures that withstood the tests of time. A city break in Reims is a good idea for a weekend trip because of the learning experience and the great unique culture available in Reims.

Travel by Train

The safest and fastest way to reach Reims is by train. Due to the city’s popularity, major cities in France have trips to Reims everyday. Tourists from other countries can easily reach Reims since the Charles de Gaulle Airport has a train station and the trip to Reims only take 30 minutes.

Places of Interest

When in Reims, visiting the following structures are a must for every tourist:

• Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims – one of the most popular gothic cathedrals in the world was built during the 12^th century. Although the original structure was burned down, the current standing structure was built during the 13^th century. It is also an important structure in France’s history because kings were crowned in the Cathedral.

• Palais du Tau – Located next to the Cathedral is the beautiful palace built during the end of the 17^th century. The palace is well known for its century old statues and it is also the home of the 12^th century chalice used by the French monarchs.
• Musee des Beaux-Arts – housed in a beautiful 18^th century home, the Museum of Fine Arts in Reims is the home of different works of art made by German Princes.

A quick city break in Reims is a good way to experience culture, history and great food and drinks in France.