Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, Grand Est, France

4.5 (7.701 reviews) Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Grand Est Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Must see - impressive cathedral

This is a massive and impressive building full of decorative art, wood work, glass and sculptures. There was no entry fee and the building was open for touring when we were there. There are many displays with descriptions of areas of interest but not in English so I wasn't able to fully understand them. But I enjoyed looking and if you have a guide book with you it will help. I was thrilled to see the stained glass windows. Not only were there windows by Marc Chagall but by Imi Knoebel, a new artist to me. It can take quite a while to walk through and enjoy all the areas within so allow enough time for your visit. There is a small gift shop where you can buy postcards of the artwork and other things. There is a public toilet outside the church. You have to pay.
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Address

3, rue Guillaume de Machault, 51100, Reims France

Mobile

+33 3 26 47 55 34

Website

https://www.cathedrale-reims.com/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday :

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5Joeri E 5:00 PM Aug 3, 2020
Must-see in Reims
This is a must-see in Reims, (one of) the most beautiful cathedral(s) in France. Especially the (front) facade and the glass stained windows. The windows are both very old (12th century) but there are also very famous windows by Marc Chagall – all very special and beautiful. At the same time, the remainder of the inside of the cathedral is rather dull, so one can have a quick visit. The "treasures" of the cathedral are in the Musée de Pau which is next to the cathedral (but requires paying a fee)
5EHfromCalifornia 5:00 PM Aug 1, 2022
Stunning and compelling - a divine experience
Of course, Reims cathedral is spectacular. We spent two later afternoons there - much information to read and the windows are worth exploring in detail. My husband loved the gorgeous windows by Marc Chagall - and we both like the contrast of the newer windows by German artist Imi Knoebel with the old. If you read French, the informational panels with images and text describing the coronation process were fascinating. Most information panels are in French, German and English, and you can buy a brochure (5 euros) that covers the main points and areas of the church.