Reims 6 Day Itinerary

Reims Travel Itinerary (6 Days)

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring the City Center

  • Stay at: Hotel Le Louis XXème (Centrally located, luxury boutique hotel)
  • Lunch: Le Caveau des Arches (Traditional French cuisine with a modern twist)
  • Activities: Visit Place Drouet d’Erlon, Notre-Dame de Reims, and the Palace of Tau (Cathedral ticket also includes Tau Palace)
  • Evening: Stroll around the Petit-Marché area and have dinner at La Belle Epoque for a taste of Champagne cuisine.

Day 2: Champagne Houses

  • Breakfast at Hotel Le Louis XXème or try local bakery, Maison Fossier
  • Morning: Visit Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (book tours in advance)
  • Lunch: Lunch at Ruinart’s Le Comptoir restaurant or Auberge du Mont-Aimé
  • Afternoon: Explore smaller champagne houses like G.H. Mumm, Pommery, or Taittinger
  • Dinner: Le Caveau des Arches or Brasserie Flo (try their famous seafood platter)

Day 3: Art & History

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local bakery
  • Morning: Visit the Saint Remi Basilica, Reims Archaeological Museum, and the Musée de la Reddition (Surrender Museum)
  • Lunch: Le Comptoir de la Source or Le P’tit Quinquin
  • Afternoon: Check out contemporary art at La Maison de Verre and the Centre Pompidou-Metz (45 min train ride from Reims)
  • Dinner: Return to Reims, have dinner at Le Bistrot des Carmes

Day 4: Relaxation & Nature

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local bakery
  • Morning: Visit the Parc de la Patte d’Oie and the Champagne Ardenne Natural Regional Park (rent a bike for exploring)
  • Lunch: Le Bistrot des Carmes or Les Quatre Saisons
  • Afternoon: Relax at one of Reims’ thermal spas like Les Thermes de Reims or Les Bains Du Roi Henri
  • Dinner: Le Comptoir de la Source or Restaurant La Cave à Champignon

Day 5: Day Trip to Epernay

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local bakery
  • Morning: Take a train (30 min) to Epernay and visit the Avenue de Champagne, Moët & Chandon’s Abbey, and Mercier Cellars
  • Lunch: Restaurant Le 54 or Café du Commerce in Epernay
  • Afternoon: Return to Reims and explore local shops or parks
  • Dinner: La Belle Epoque or Les Quatre Saisons

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast at your hotel or local bakery
  • Depending on your departure time, visit any missed sites or do some last-minute shopping before heading to the station.

Tips:

  • Book champagne house tours in advance during peak season (June–August)
  • Buy a Reims Welcome Card for free entry to many attractions and discounts on dining and shopping
  • Use the STAReims bus network for easy navigation around the city
  • Try regional dishes like Maroilles cheese, Carpaccio de Porc, and Tarte aux Sardines
  • Enjoy the local Champagne! It’s a must.