Reims Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Reims, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Reims Cathedral, known natively as Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, is a classic gothic Catholic cathedral dedicated to Mary and is part of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims. The 81 m tall structure was designed by architect Jean d'Orbais and opened in 1275, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site ranked 35th among the most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather changes throughout the year. In January, daily highs are 6 °C and lows are 0 °C. By April, highs reach 14 °C. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C. Rainfall is highest in December with 62 mm, while May, July, and August each see 60 mm of rain. October also has 61 mm of rain.
The cathedral is 130 km from Paris. To reach it, travelers can use Chalons Vatry airport, which is 55 km away, or Charles de Gaulle International Airport, which is 111 km away. The Palace of Tau is 0.1 km from the site, and the Basilica of Saint-Remi is 1.3 km away. The cathedral is wheelchair accessible. It is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 19:30 and Sunday from 08:00 to 19:15.
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.
