racetrack
Circuit de Reims-Gueux
Hauntingly preserved pit buildings and grandstands of the abandoned Grand Prix circuit that hosted F1 races from 1950 to 1966, standing beside public roads amid Champagne vineyards.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Reims
Grand Est, France · Europe
About Reims
Reims works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tinqueux, 14km from Montagne de Reims.
Reims is in Grand Est, France, with about 200,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Tinqueux, about 4 km away.
Reims ( REEMZ; French: [ʁɛ̃s] ; also spelled Rheims in English) is the most populous city in the French department of Marne, and the 12th most populous city in France. The city lies 129 km (80 mi) northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, a tributary of the Aisne.
Founded by the Gauls, Reims became a major city in theRead more
Roman Empire. Reims later played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the coronation of the kings of France. The royal anointing was performed at the Cathedral of Reims, which housed the Holy Ampulla of chrism allegedly brought by a white dove at the baptism of Frankish king Clovis I in 496. For this reason, Reims is often referred to in French as la cité des sacres ("the Coronation City").
Reims is recognized for the diversity of its heritage, ranging from Romanesque to Art-déco. Reims Cathedral, the adjacent Palace of Tau, and the Abbey of Saint-Remi were listed together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 because of their outstanding Romanesque and Gothic architecture and their historical importance to the French monarchy. Reims also lies on the northern edge of the Champagne wine region and is linked to its production and export.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Reims?
Within an hour or so of Reims: Circuit de Reims-Gueux (7 km), Montagne de Reims (14 km), Hautvillers (21 km), Avenue de Champagne, Épernay (25 km).
Are there any good drives near Reims?
The nearest famous roads are Chimay Street Circuit and Voie Sacrée.
Where is Reims?
Reims is in Grand Est, France, about 4 km from Tinqueux.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 196,565
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Grand Est
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.2653, 4.0285
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Reims
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Montagne de Reims
A wooded plateau of grand-cru champagne villages and the curious twisted 'Faux de Verzy' beech trees.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Hautvillers
The hilltop village where Dom Pérignon perfected champagne, surrounded by sweeping vineyard slopes.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Avenue de Champagne, Épernay
A grand boulevard lined with champagne houses sitting atop 110 km of bottle-filled cellars.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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