Palace of Tau
The Palace of Tau is a museum and palace in Reims, France. It is a classified historical monument and is part of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. In 2022, it had about 80,000 visitors and is the 122nd most looked-up sight in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is 130 km from Paris. Travelers can reach the area via Chalons Vatry airport, located 55 km away, or Charles de Gaulle International Airport, which is 111 km away. The site is situated near the Reims Cathedral, 0.1 km away, and the Basilica of Saint-Remi, 1.2 km away.
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach about 23 °C and lows are about 14 °C. The coldest period is in December and January, when daily highs are around 6 °C and lows range from 0 °C to 2 °C. The wettest months are December and October, with rainfall reaching about 62 mm. The museum is wheelchair accessible. From May 06 to September 08, the hours are 09:30-18:30. From September 09 to May 05, the palace is open from 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 44 | 53 | 47 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 51 | 61 | 51 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
