Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive spirit of Reims with our holiday season guide. From Reims regulars to seasonal visitors, our guide highlights the must-see events and activities of the season.
Place d'Erlon hosts the traditional Christmas market, where wooden chalets offer artisanal products and Champagne specialties. Notre-Dame Cathedral's square comes alive with enchanting illuminations, while Place du Forum offers children's entertainment. The pedestrian streets of the city center, decorated with sparkling garlands, connect these various points of interest, creating a festive journey through the coronation city.
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Reims Holiday Markets and Shopping
Reims Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artisan village and Father Christmas hut
- Description
- The Reims Christmas Market is an annual event held on the high promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter and the Mars Gate esplanade. It features 150 stalls offering gastronomic, artisanal, and festive products. Visitors can also enjoy the artisan village, the enchanted forest with the Father Christmas hut and a children's train, as well as the city's beautiful illuminations.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Reims Christmas Market
Ferris wheel on Erlon square
- What to Expect
- Panoramic view of the city from the top of the Ferris wheel.
- Description
- The Ferris wheel on Erlon square offers a unique view of the city from its 50-meter height.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Ferris wheel on Erlon square
Galeries Lafayette Reims Christmas shopping
- What to Expect
- Luxurious Christmas decorations with giant Christmas trees and spectacular window displays.
- Description
- Galeries Lafayette Reims offers a unique Christmas shopping experience with impressive interior and exterior decorations, specialized stores, and luxury services.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Galeries Lafayette Reims Christmas shopping
Palace of Tau craftsmen market
- What to Expect
- Guided tours of the cathedral towers despite the palace's closure.
- Description
- The Palace of Tau, located in the heart of Reims, is a historical monument transformed in the 17th century by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Robert de Cotte. It houses rooms that have retained their medieval aspect, including the 13th-century Palatine Chapel and the Tau Room, where the coronation banquet took place. The walls are decorated with 15th-century tapestries telling the story of King Clovis.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Palace of Tau craftsmen market
Reims Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas mass at the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims
- What to Expect
- Immersive show combining video, lighting, and music on the cathedral façade.
- Description
- The Regalia show provides an immersive experience by reliving the day of the coronation of a king, from the first light of dawn to the grand night festivities, with a combination of video, lighting effects, and music.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Christmas mass at the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims
Reims Opera House Christmas concerts
- What to Expect
- A festive musical event showcasing the talents of the Glyndebourne Chorus and the Glyndebourne Sinfonia.
- Description
- The Glyndebourne Christmas Concerts feature a variety of orchestral pieces and opera extracts, along with Christmas classics, showcasing the talents of the Glyndebourne Chorus and the Glyndebourne Sinfonia.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Reims Opera House Christmas concerts
Reims Other Holiday Activities
Taittinger Champagne House and wine tasting
- What to Expect
- Immersive tour in Taittinger's cellars, renowned for their unique architecture and rich history.
- Description
- Taittinger Champagne House is an institution in the Champagne region, offering guided tours and champagne tastings in its historic cellars, dating back to Roman times.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Taittinger Champagne House and wine tasting
Free ride on a little train
- What to Expect
- Guided tour in a little train through the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims.
- Description
- Discover Champagne in a convivial way with family or friends by boarding the little train of the vineyards. You will discover the work of the winemakers and their immense expertise while enjoying an impressive view of the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims.
- Where
- Reims | More Info : Free ride on a little train