Reims, a city of the Champagne-Ardenne région of northern France, is situated 144 km (89 miles) east-northeast of Paris. Reims is standing in a plain on the right bank of the Vesle River, a tributary of the Aisne River, and on the canal connecting the Aisne withment the Marne River. South and west rise the Montagne de Reims and vine-clad hills.

The principal are, of Reims’ squares, the Place Royale and the Place Cardinal-Luçon. The Rue de Vesle, the chief street, continued under other names, crosses the town from southwest to northwest, passing through the Place Royale. Place Drouet d'Erlon in the city centre is packed with lively restaurants and bars, and several attractive statues and fountains. During the summer it is filled with people sitting outside the many cafes enjoying the summer sun, and in December it has a lively and charming Christmas market.

The Porte de Mars, the oldest monument in Reims, is composed of three archways bordered by columns. The Mars Gate was one of 4 Roman gates to the city walls, which were restored at the time of the Norman Invasion of northern France in the 9th century.

The attracions of Reims are mainly Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims, Palace of Tau, and Saint Rémi of Reims Basilica. St. Remi's basilica is an UNESCO World Heritage site located away from the center of town. If you have a nice day it is about a one mile walk from the center near Notre-Dame de Reims. Saint Remi is named for the 5th century Saint Remi, patron saint of the inhabitants of Reims and dates back to the 11th century with additions made in later centuries. Next to the basilica is the abbey, which was the Royal Abbey of St Remi. The present abbey is open as the Saint-Remi Museum. Next to the basilica is the abbey, which was the Royal Abbey of St Remi. The present abbey building dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries and is open as the Saint-Remi Museum.