September 19-20, 1914: Reims Cathedral Burns. In mid-September 1914, it was still anyone’s guess who would win the Great War on the ground—but the Allies had already won the propaganda war, ...

But Reims Cathedral secured its place in the religious hierarchy early in its 75-year construction. When a 12-year-old Louis IX was crowned in 1226, ...

The belly of the cathedral is cavernous. Buttery light streams through stained glass and pools on the concrete floor. It’s hollow and holy, and the echoes of tourist footsteps fill the space where ...

Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.

The cathedral has stood in Reims since 1275. News in Brief. Explainer: Establishing the First Dáil; Hunger Strike and Ireland, 1920; Explainer: Negotiating the Treaty, October-December 1921 ...

You’d be forgiven if you mistake Reims Cathedral for the actual Notre Dame in Paris! It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Reims and has hosted 25 king coronations between 1223 and 1825.

France's bustling, modern Reims greets travelers with cellar doors wide open. As the capital of the Champagne region, it features a lively center, a historic cathedral, and, of course, Champagne ...

With a Gothic cathedral that dates back more than 800 years, venerable Champagne cellars, playful Art Deco style, and vibrant pedestrian zone, Reims is intoxicating. And thanks to France’s slick ...