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Visit the world famous Cathedral – a World Heritage site, La Notre-Dame de Reims is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. The baptism of Clovis (the one who united the Franks and was the very first Catholic ruler), in the year 498, gave birth to the Kingdom of the Franks. Reims became the coronation city for the Kings of France. A land of History
Admire remains aging from the Roman Empire, historical period during which Durocortorum (Reims) was a renowned marketplace and the capital of the Gallia Belgica province.

Discover also the part of the history that gave to Reims its fame. Indeed, not less than 29 Kings of France were crowned in the city. The magnificent Cathedral Notre Dame, a true Gothic Art masterpiece, is one of the most beautiful – and impressive – legacy from this period.

Finally, immerge yourself in the recent history of the region, where the surrender was signed in 1945, ending one of the darkest period in the modern History.