bonjour all,
I'm filling out my 36-hour, two-night, stay in Reims.
my busy Wednesday includes the farmers market in the morning, then champagne cave/tasting, followed by the WW2 surrender museum.
I'll be sure to visit the cathedral and Carnegie Library in prior the evening or following morning.
has anyone been to the subject auto museum in Reims?
RS is silent on this venue, but it looks like a fun, nearby visit after my noontime champagne tasting.
Sante!
Chris
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33887 posts
didn't know about that one, I know of the one in Mulhouse.
Posted by
Alsenborn, Germany
1510 posts
I was there about 6 weeks ago. It's very interesting. There are approximately 100 old motorcycles, going back over 100 years. There's a huge collection of model cars, every scale imaginable. There's a whole section of kiddie rides. And then there are the cars, lots of them. Makes I've never heard of. One-of-a-kind stuff. Mainly French, but there are some other European makes, and even a few from USA.
It's not an especially inviting building, and you have to pay attention, or you'll drive past it. Park in the courtyard. I think it cost 7-8 euro.
If I have one major issue, it's that many of the display vehicles need attention. Dust, rust, flat tires, etc. But it's not a flashy, media savvy, display. It's obvious they just don't have the budget, and there were not a lot of visitors when I was there.
They do have a selection of cars for sale, both inside and at the back of the courtyard.
All in all, it's definitely worth a visit.
Posted by
IJzendijke, The Netherlands
2092 posts
Do you have an idea about the time you will visit Reims? Know that the Museum of the Surrender will be closed for renovation from 12 May 2025 and if everything goes according plan will reopen March 2026.
(edited): https://musees-reims.fr/reims-museums/article/museum-of-the-surrender
Good to learn about the museum. I have once visited the remains of the pit buildings of the once famous Reims-Gueux race track. They are still there a bit in the middle of nowhere along the D27 between Gueux and Reims. As far as I can see with google maps there is no bus stop there, think you need a taxi if you want to see the place. https://www.amis-du-circuit-de-gueux.fr/contact