Reims, France is not in-your-face attractive like most other French towns; however take time to explore its unconventional charm and you may be delighted with the results. The Champagne-Ardenne located city resurrected from the devastation of the First World War with its spirit intact and has today evolved into a fascinating town of art, culture, history and religion, which is evident in its many palaces, cathedrals, basilicas and chapels. The historical legacy apart, Reims is also a leading producer of Champagne in the world, with top-notch Champagne production houses setting shop here. The quaint city has hosted the high-profile French Grand Prix several times in the last century and continues to baffle tourists with its labyrinth of tunnels and mysterious caves. For discovering little known places with plenty of hidden beauty, Reims has few equals this side of the continent.

If you want to dine in style in a heritage Chateau setting, read my review of the Restaurant L’Assiette Champeniose (nestled inside the Chateau de la Muire) for an out of the world gastronomical experience.

Reims, France is not in-your-face attractive like most other French towns; however take time to explore its unconventional charm and you may be delighted with the results. The Champagne-Ardenne located city resurrected from the devastation of the First World War with its spirit intact and has today evolved into a fascinating town of art, culture, history and religion, which is evident in its many palaces, cathedrals, basilicas and chapels. The historical legacy apart, Reims is also a leading producer of Champagne in the world, with top-notch Champagne production houses setting shop here. The quaint city has hosted the high-profile French Grand Prix several times in the last century and continues to baffle tourists with its labyrinth of tunnels and mysterious caves. For discovering little known places with plenty of hidden beauty, Reims has few equals this side of the continent.

If you want to dine in style in a heritage Chateau setting, read my review of the Restaurant L’Assiette Champeniose (nestled inside the Chateau de la Muire) for an out of the world gastronomical experience.