What to do · Reims
The Basilica of Saint-Remi
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
The abbey church that holds the tomb of Saint Remigius, the bishop who baptised Clovis, the first Frankish king. It is mostly Romanesque, long and bright, and much quieter than the cathedral. Next to it, the Musée Saint-Remi occupies the former abbey.
How to fit it in
It is in the Saint-Remi district, south of the centre, a ten-minute walk from the Pommery and Taittinger cellars. It is the natural stop between the cathedral in the morning and a cellar in the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay to enter Saint-Remi?
The basilica is free.
Is it far from the cathedral?
About 20 minutes' walk to the south.
