We have finally come to the last of my posts of Reims. The Basilica of Saint-Remi s a medieval abbey church in Reims (Rue Simon). It was founded in the 11th century over the chapel of St. Christophe where St Remi was buried. It…
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Visiting Maison Pommery and the Villa Demoiselle can both be toured in Reims. The Pommery chalk caves are now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Villa Demoiselle is an architectural gem dating back to the beginning of the 20th…
Palais du Tau is so named because of its t-shaped form. The palace was already in existence during antiquity. It was altered several times before being transformed into a classical palace between 1671 and 1710, under the direction of…
Now, I have been to a lot of fancy cathedrals but I think that Notre Dame in Reims might take the top spot on the podium. It is actually the precursor to the Notre Dame in Paris. This masterpiece…
Visiting the Taittinger Cellars in Champagne France is a must when in Reims. This was a phenomenal tour and tasting which delved into the history of the champagne house as well as the house style. Taittinger is one of…
Paris is one of those cities that will never be over-rated to me. I absolutely adore it and I’d go back in a heartbeat every single time. So when there is the chance to visit Paris in April, I…
When we were in Reims for the partner’s birthday, I wanted to plan something really special. (Or even more special than having a week in France could be. So I booked a Sunset Vineyard Tour in Champagne, France. When…
Last summer I was very excited to do the NC 500 (North Coast 500) with a detour to the Isle of Skye and the Orkney Islands. I did a combination of wild camping and pre-booked campsites. One word of…
When I was in Reims, one of the things that I wanted to prioritise (other than visiting a vineyard) was visiting some of the champagne houses for a tour. After doing a lot of research, the Ruinart tour –…
I absolutely adore the Musée d’Orsay. It is my favourite museum in Paris – which is a pretty big shout. The architecture of the museum itself is beautiful. The Musee d’Orsay is in an old railway station (Gare d’Orsay).…