The stylish city of Reims sits just 88 miles outside of Paris, and with a population of 180,000 people is one of the major urban areas in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. The city’s old town is made up of a myriad of stunning squares and tight, cobbled streets, which are exciting to explore. Reims has a fine selection of cuisine and is famous for producing pink biscuits, gingerbread, ham and mustard, not to mention champagne. If you are staying outside of the city, and want to enjoy its gastronomy, arrange car rental in Reims and it couldn’t be easier to experience its flavours.
Explore this art deco city, taking in its celebrated culture and cuisine, fantastic festivals and great shopping. Stroll down the long Rue de Vesle, and enjoy the city’s main shopping street, while the vast indoor Marché du Boulingrin has an array of stalls. For a bite to eat, visit the central Place Drouet d’Erlon and bask in the Subé Fountain, resplendent with its golden, winged angel. Visit the square during the festive period and enjoy the Noëls de Champagne. Rent a car from Reims and visit more of the Champagne-Ardenne region. For those who are keen on the great outdoors, the Parc naturel régional des Ardennes is only an hour’s drive away, while the historic city of Troyes is less than 80 miles south.
