"REIMS" in letters Reims is a city in northeastern France, known for its cathedral and its champagne. It is also a city with a long and rich history, dating back to Roman times. Reims was the place where most of the French kings were crowned, and where the Frankish king Clovis was baptized. Reims has many sights to see, such as the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Palace of Tau, the Basilica of Saint-Remi, the Museum of the Capitulation, and the Porte de Mars. Reims is also a good base for exploring the Champagne region, and visiting the many Champagne houses