Reims
Sign in to saveReims ( ; ; 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 northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, a tributary of the Aisne.
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Reims is a major city in northeastern France, located about 80 miles from Paris, and is the largest city in its region. It is notable as France's 12th most populous city and sits along the Vesle River.
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Place details
- Locality
- Reims
- Region
- Grand Est
- Country
- France
- Population
- 196,565
- Timezone
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- Festivals and events
- Wine and food
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- Higher education
- Notable residents
- Climate
- Twin towns – sister cities
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Reims ( ; ; 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 northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, a tributary of the Aisne.
Founded by the Gauls, Reims became a major city in the 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 ("the Coronation City").