The architectural heritage is made up of more than just a cathedral, it includes Art Deco facades, vestiges of the Roman era, such as the Porte de Mars or the Cryptoporticus. As well as the numerous cultural events that are held all year round, those monuments helped Reims to be the Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (City of Art and History). In addition to the cathedral, two other sites are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Reims is globally and historically renowned for its champagne, which was invented in the 17th century by Dom Pérignon, in Hautvilliers, a city close to Epernay. It is still possible to visit the champagne houses that surround the city.
Reims is ideally located. In fact, the city is at the junction of four major motorways that connect it to the North of France, Paris, Strasbourg and Belgium. It has a good railway network that enables one to easily reach Paris by train (TGV) in about 45 minutes or Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport in about 35 minutes.
Reims is served by an efficient bus network and two tramway lines.