Does anyone have the name of a guide in Reims who could give us a private half day tour of Reims that doesn't involve champagne? Every tour we've seen online includes champagne and we've already got that very well covered; we'd like to focus for a bit on the history and architecture, and perhaps include a tour of the inside of the cathedral.
Thanks in advance...
We found it very easy to do our own walking tour as the cathedral isn't that far a walk to the Museum of Surrender and the Roman arch. We opted to do a champagne house tour and tasting in town, but once again, we did it on our own. You could just forgo that. The T/A in Reims will probably have a map and info if you want to DIY. Info about the history of the cathedral is easy to find online or at the library. The Tourist Authority for the town may also have some recommended guides, but if you don't find someone, a half-day self-guided tour is very doable. (P.S. We did this in our mid- 70's, so not strenuous.)
hey hey kwg
agree with Judy about self guided tour to do on your own
guruwalk.com/ reims
they offer a guided tour of cathedral and a self guided tour
thecrazytourist.com
15 best things to do in reims
a-l-allure-champenoise.fr
the website has changed a bit, husband & wife (she speaks english he doesn't). in two 2CV cars. (there was 4 of us) met us back side of cathedral, tour around small city, out into countryside small villages, stopping at vineyards & local private winery to sample, then back to reims (was about 4-5 hours) had a bite to eat, loved the little gift shop, went to cafedupalais.fr for a flight of local champagnes & dessert. walk back to train and on our return to paris. fun day
you can email the company above to see if they will do a tour what you want/wish for and cost
another idea we have done in other cities is at taxi stops we asked if driver was willing to take us on a tour around the area showing/telling us the history, architecture, parks & gardens. confirmed cost and length of tour first (we gave good tip) and off we went. everyone has their own opinions to agree or disagree, we know what we liked and wanted may be different than others.
whatever you decide go have fun and enjoy
aloha
Thank you all!
I went on my own sole trip to Reims following an RS Best of Paris. I had some knowledge of Reims' offerings, but while walking --and visiting the helpful/accessible near Cathedral and a fine restaurant---I discovered Reims. Spent 2-3 days there.
Went to Pommery tour, which was art-filled cellars beyond amazing.
As a fervent Catholic & educator, the Cathedral was my #1.
Got a taxi from the TI to the museum in which Germany signed surrender papers to US Army officers (right near train station). People there were excited an American visited & sought me out during my self tour so I could attend their surrender film.
Reims is very walkable. In fact, I walked w/luggage from my hotel to the train station on my way to CDG airport.
