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Reims Cathedral – France, Reims and its cathedral, 1916📷 France. Section photographique des armées (Army Photography Section of France), Public domain
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Reims Cathedral

Reims, France

History

The Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned, with more than 2,000 statues including the Smiling Angel. The Palais du Tau next door holds the coronation treasures.

Nearest town
Reims, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.2538, 4.0341
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Champagne: Reims to the Côte des Blancs – Reims Cathedral (8132674744)© Michal Osmenda from Brussels, Belgium · CC BY 2.0
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Themed road trips

Champagne: Reims to the Côte des Blancs

60 km7 stops2 days

Nearby

Verzenay lighthouse – Verzenay, the eastern end of the village© Dguendel · CC BY 4.0
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Verzenay lighthouse

Verzenay, France
Avenue de Champagne – Lycée-Léon-Bourgeois© October Ends · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Avenue de Champagne

Épernay, France
Medieval Provins – Maison Medievale© Etienne · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Medieval Provins

Provins, France
Bouillon Castle 14© Ad Meskens You are free to use this picture for any purpose as long as you credit its author, Ad Meskens. Example: ©… · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bouillon Castle

Bouillon, Belgium

Campsites nearby

  • Aire de Camping-Cars Centre International de Séjour de ChampagneMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Reims Cathedral · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de service et de stationnement , Centre International de Séjour, Chausée bocquaineMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Reims Cathedral
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de service et de stationnement Rue du Château Rouge - ChameryMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Reims Cathedral · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de stationnement Saint-ImogesMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Reims Cathedral · 14 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal EpernayCampsite
    22 km from Reims Cathedral
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de stationnement Mareuil sur AyMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Reims Cathedral
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Reims Cathedral?

Reims Cathedral is in Reims, France, at GPS 49.2538, 4.0341. It is about 20 km from Hautvillers.

Can you camp near Reims Cathedral?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Camping-Cars Centre International de Séjour de Champagne, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Reims Cathedral?

Reims Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Champagne: Reims to the Côte des Blancs.

What is there to see near Reims Cathedral?

Places worth a stop nearby: Verzenay lighthouse (14 km), Avenue de Champagne (24 km), Medieval Provins (94 km) and Bouillon Castle (96 km).

When is the best time to visit Reims Cathedral?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)