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Reims
Give Reims 2 nights: one full day for the cathedral, Saint-Remi and one champagne cellar tour, then a 45-min TGV back to Paris.
Reims is the Champagne capital and a 45-minute TGV ride from Paris, so it works as a two-night base or a long day trip. The UNESCO-listed cathedral, the Palais du Tau and the Romanesque Saint-Remi Basilica sit within a walkable centre, while the big champagne houses run timed cellar tours in chalk tunnels under the city. Most of the old town was destroyed in World War I and rebuilt in the 1920s, which is why the streets mix Gothic, Art Deco and Renaissance buildings.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, some houses closed for harvest), late Dec
- Airports
- CDG · BVA · XCR
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Reims112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Reims, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyReims is a safe city overall.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (TGV from the airport station to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, about 30 min; check the station on your ticket.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and walkable, with pedestrian shopping streets.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealMid-range main course€14–22 (≈ US$17–30)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Metro or bus rideBus single ticket€2 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHostel bed (dorm), a night, per person€28 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (TGV from the airport station to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, about 30 min; check the station on your ticket.) · BVA Paris Beauvais (About 2 h by road; no direct rail link.) · XCR Châlons Vatry (About 45–60 min by road; few scheduled flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid*
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Reims: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is compact and walkable, with pedestrian shopping streets. Buses cover the rest of the city; single tickets are about €2 and a carnet of 10 is cheaper (2026 estimate). Taxis must be booked in advance rather than hailed. The tram links Champagne-Ardenne TGV station at Bezannes with the city centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Épernay
goDoor to door: About 1 h
TER train from Gare de Reims, about 45 min
Avenue de Champagne and more cellar tours; easy half day.
Door to door: About 1 h 15
TGV from Gare de Reims or Champagne-Ardenne TGV, about 45 min
Book ahead; a long day trip, better as a one-way leg.
Troyes
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train with a change, roughly 1 h 30–2 h
Half-timbered old town; check connections before committing.
Charleville-Mézières
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train via Champagne-Ardenne TGV or with a change, about 1 h 30–2 h
Better as an overnight stop than a return day trip.
Sedan
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 15
Train with a change, about 2 h
The castle justifies a night, not a rushed return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Place Drouet d'Erlon and around
Central, walkable to the cathedral and the main restaurant strip; mid-range hotels and the cheapest bars.
Cathedral and Hôtel de Ville quarter
Quietest central option; best for a short stay focused on the sights.
Gare de Reims area
Practical for early trains; about 15 min on foot to the cathedral.
Bezannes / Champagne-Ardenne TGV
Only if you arrive late or leave early; tram links it to the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–160 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Champagne cellar tour with tasting2 × €40 | €80 |
| Bus single ticket2 × €2 | €4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €79 |
| Trip total≈ €218 per person per day, bed included | €873≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Reims and champagne tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Baguette sandwich | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Mid-range main course | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Glass of champagne in a bar | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Champagne cellar tour with tasting | €25–70 (≈ US$30–85) |
| Bus single ticket | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| TGV Reims → ParisCheaper booked weeks ahead. | €20–45 (≈ US$25–55) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Two stations serve Reims: Gare de Reims (centre) and Champagne-Ardenne TGV (Bezannes). Check your ticket — mixing them up means a missed train.
- Most champagne houses run tours by appointment or timed slot only; book ahead, especially in summer.
- Some houses close or run reduced tours during the grape harvest in September.
- Taxis cannot be hailed on the street; book by phone or app.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Deaf callers, by text
- 114
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Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
The US, UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland all run embassies in Paris; there is no consulate in Reims. Check your embassy's site for the current address and hours.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TGV Reims → Paris: about 45 min, €20–45 (≈ US$25–55) booked ahead
- TGV CDG Airport → Champagne-Ardenne TGV: about 30 min
- Bus single ticket: about €2 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Un verre de champagne, s'il vous plaît — A glass of champagne, please (uhn vair duh shahm-PAN-yuh, seel voo pleh)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-BYEN)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-LET)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Reims. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, some houses closed for harvest), late Dec · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CDG and Champagne-Ardenne TGV: last TGV departures, tram link to the centre, taxi fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: cathedral and Palais du Tau, Saint-Remi, Place Drouet d'Erlon, Porte de Mars and the Hôtel de Ville.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs for the cathedral, Palais du Tau, Saint-Remi Basilica and Musée des Beaux-Arts, plus cellar tours with last-entry times.
- Hostile arrival fixtures (late TGV, harvest-season closures) so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialReims Tourist Office
- officialVille de Reims
- officialReims Cathedral
- officialPalais du Tau
- secondaryWikivoyage: Reims, revision 5331355 (CC BY-SA 4.0)