Reims Cathedral is famous for its stunning stained glass windows and gothic architecture. Many of the leading champagne houses are based in the city and there are several good visits and guided tours.
The *** hotel au Tambour is a convenient small hotel in the centre of Reims. The recently renovated rooms (23 in total, including 2 family rooms) all have comfortable beds, modern ensuite facilities, and free hi speed internet.
There is a fridge, TV and air conditioning in all rooms, and free secure garage parking is available 50 metres away. š¾ Pets are welcome (charged ā¬8). Check their website for Special Offers – Rooms often available for ā¬55. Click Here
The train station is 20 mins walk from the hotel and high speed services take you to Charles de Gaulle airport in 30 mins and central Paris in 45 mins.
Charles de Gaulle airport website Here
Hotel Au Tambour
Convenient and comfortable in city centre
60, rue de Magneux, 51100 Reims
00 33 (0)3 26 40 59 22
https://www.hoteltambour.com
- Did you know? Tambour is the French word for drum. Hence tambourine is little or shallow drum.
What to do in Reims?…
Visit the Indoor market Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Originally opened in 1929, the indoor market is well worth a visit if you like art deco design. A concrete structure that fell into disrepair and was almost demolished by Reims city council in 1988. However, in 1990 the building was placed under protection and declared a historic monument. In 2015 this project was awarded the Europa Nostra prize for European cultural heritage.
Born in Reims, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot is known as the widow who created the champagne industry. For more information about this formidable woman go HERE
Another good hotel is the HĆ“tel Azure, also in reims city centre and great prices on their website > HERE
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