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  Reims - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reims is often considered the capital of Champagne, an old province of France made world-famous by its Champagne sparkling wine, although in reality it is only the largest city of Champagne, but not its capital, being only a sous-préfecture of the Marne département.
Reims is a sous-préfecture of the Marne département, in the Champagne-Ardenne administrative région.
Reims is situated in a plain on the right bank of the Vesle River, a tributary of the Aisne River, and on the canal which connects the Aisne with the Marne River.
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 AllRefer.com - Reims, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The center of the champagne industry, Reims is situated amid large vineyards.
Clovis I was baptized and crowned (496) king of all Franks in the cathedral by St. Remi, the bishop of Reims, and it became customary after Louis VII (1137) for the kings of France to be crowned there.
Reims has a university founded by Pope Paul III in 1547.
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 Encyclopedia: Reims   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Aisne is a river in France, tributary of the river Oise.
The Marne is a river in France, a tributary of the Seine in the area east and southeast of Paris.
St. Remy, Bishop of Rheims, begging of Clovis the restitution of the Sacred Vase taken by the Franks in the Pillage of Soissons.--Costumes of the Court of Burgundy in the Fifteenth Century.--Facsimile of a Miniature on a Manuscript of the "History of the Emperors" (Library of the Arsenal).
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Reims
Manasses de Gournay (1069-80) was deposed for simony at the behest of Gregory VII in the Council of Lyons.
In 816 Louis the Debonnaire was crowned by Stephen V in the cathedral of Reims, and the pope conferred the title of Augusta on Queen Ermengarde.
On 1 Feb., 1886, the Cathedral of Reims was affiliated to the illustrious Lateran Basilica, thereby participating in the privilege of all the indulgences and spiritual favours attached to the cathedral of Rome.
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 Reims France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
France > North > Champagne and the Ardennes > Reims
Laid flat by the bombs of World War I, REIMS (pronounced like a nasal "Rance", and traditionally spelled Rheims in English) may give the first impression of being a large industrial centre with little to redeem it.
Apart from its status as champagne capital of the world, Reims possesses one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in France – formerly the coronation church of dynasties of French monarchs going back to Clovis, first king of the Franks – whose 1500th anniversary celebrations in 1996 provoked fierce controversy between Catholics and secularists.
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 Notre-Dame Cathedral, Reims, France
The University of Reims was established in 1547.
Reims Cathedral, built (1211-1311) in Reims on the traditional coronation site of the kings of France, is one of the greatest monuments of Gothic art and architecture.
The influence of Chartres Cathedral is evident in its quadripartite rib vaults, three-story elevation, and pier structure.
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 Henry I of France -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Henry I ((The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France) French: Henri Ier) (May 4, 1008–August 4 1060) was (The sovereign ruler of France) King of France from 1031 to 1060.
He was crowned King of France at the Cathedral in Reims on May 14, 1027.
Map shows France at the time of Henri I. King Henri I died on August 4, 1060 in Vitry-en-Brie, France, and was interred in (Click link for more info and facts about Saint Denis Basilica) Saint Denis Basilica.
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 Place > Reims (France) @ gallery.plogmann.net
Reims (English traditionally Rheims) is a city of north-eastern France, 98 miles east-northeast of Paris.
Notre-Dame de Reims was completed by the end of the 13th century, with the exception of the west front.
That portion was erected in the 14th century after 13th century designs- the nave having in the meantime been lengthened to afford room for the crowds that attended the coronations.
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 Reims France Holiday Inn Garden Court Reims Hotel Discounts
Garden Court Reims City Centre in the comfort and charm of one of the 82 guest rooms and 2 suites with your choice of one king or two double beds.
Reims, the capital of Champagne, is a city rich in art and history.
Today, Reims is a prosperous city and is rapidly becoming a regional metropolis for European exchanges due to its superb congress centre a stone's throw from the hotel.
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 Reims Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Reims France | Superior Hotels
Near the Reims Cathedral, the -Champagne Houses- and the vineyards.
On the banks of the Marne Canal, 5 minutes away from the Cathedral and the town centre, the Hotel Mercure Reims Cathedral is in the ideal location for your stay.
Quality Hotel Reims is located on the edge of the Canal de la Marne, only 5 minutes walking distance from the famous Cathedral des Sacres.
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 Reims - France - Luxury Travel Attraction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
During a recent visit to Reims, we stopped in at a few premium champagne houses for a quick tour and tasting.
Our favorite in the Reims area has to be Gosset, who recently announced their new special product Gosset Champagne Celebris.
As in Mme Clicquot's day, bottles age in the House's vast, vaulted cellars in Reims, portions of which were constructed some 2,000 years ago by the Romans.
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 Travel Guide - Reims - France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A visitor’s first impression of Reims (pronounced Rhance) is of a sprawling industrial town peppered with concrete apartment blocks, the result of World War I bombs and later disastrous town planning.
However Reims is an ancient Roman city and the birthplace of the French nation – it contains one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in France, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, where dynasties of French monarchs were crowned starting with Clovis, first king of the Franks.
Reims is situated 90 miles (145km) east of Paris.
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 Reims Hotels, Accommodation in France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The ideal lodging for a visit to Reims dedicated to appreciating its historic treasures, fine cuisine, and champagne (champagne visit).
- In the heart of Reims, city of the Coronations, in the doors of the vineyards of Champagne, you will find the Hotel au Tambour located at 5 minutes of the town centre, where we will reserve you a very convivial and warm reception.All our rooms are equipped with a complete bathroom, a direct-line telephone...
We invite you to visit the Cathedral where many former Kings of France have been crowned, as well as our prestigious Champagne houses of the vineyards in the area...
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 Ssschampagne's Guide to Reims, France
Reims and Epernay have been a centre of wine-making and selling since the Middle Ages.
In 1729, the first champagne houses opened in Reims and the neighbouring town of Epernay.
La Montagne de Reims produces the pinot noir grapes, le Vallée de la Marne, the meunier grapes and la Côté des Blancs, the chardonnay grapes.
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 Reims Hotels, Reims France Hotel accommodation- Hotels in Reims Marne France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Reims Hotel accommodation covering the Reims Marne area of France.
Close to the city centre of Reims, you will have the opportunity to visit a city of art and history.
The hotel Balladins Express Reims is located a few minutes away from the heart of Reims.
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 Reims France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Reims is located 1 1/2 hours north of Paris and is famous for its champagne
Reims also has a Cathédrale Notre Dame where most all of the coronations of France's kings took place.
It is also known for its statues which have very animated facial expressions, such as L'Ange Sourire (the smiling angel).
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 Grand Hotel de l'Europe - REIMS, FRANCE Information Page
Reims is the capital of the Champagne region, and only a stone's throw from the Buirette shopping center and the Conference Centre.
The cathedral is on what was believed to be the spot where Clovis, King of the Franks, was baptized in 498 by St. Remi.
From the railway Exit from Reims, carry on the boulevard Joffre.
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 Reims Hotels - Discount hotels in Reims, France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
With a wide selection of hotels to choose from, there is sure to be something for every travellers taste and budget.
Booking your Reims hotel room online couldn't be simpler with our online reservation services.
Reims Hotels France - Copyright 2003 www.france-hotel-booking.net © All rights reserved.
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 Reims France Hotels, Resorts and Accommodations - SecuredTravel.com Reims France discount hotel bookings and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Laid flat by the bombs of World War I, REIMS (pronounced like a nasal "Rance") may give the first impression of being a large industrial centre with little to redeem it.
The old centre of Reims stretches from the cathedral and its adjacent episcopal palace north to place de la République's triumphal Roman arch, the Porte de Mars, punctuated by the grand squares of place Royale, place du Forum and place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville.
Over to the south, about fifteen minutes' walk from the cathedral, is the other historical focus of the town, the Abbaye de St-Remi, and nearby the Jesuits' College.
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 Reims champagne - Champagne MUMM - Reims, France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Mumm brothers, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Philipp, who were from a rich family of German wine merchants and who also owned vineyards in the Rhine valley, arrived in Reims in 1827.
The Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne, the Côte des Blancs and Aube.
Discover Mumm's secrets and learn all about this first-class champagne from the grape to the glass.
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 Reims Hotels France, Hotels in Reims France, Budget Hotels in Reims France, Cheap Hotels in Reims, France, Reims hotel ...
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Here you will find a listing of the budget hotels in Reims.
Actual price may vary according to the day/days on which reservation is made.
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 Hotel Chateau de Fere - nr Reims, Champagne, France
It is surrounded by manicured lawns and set in a deep forest, and used to be a stop-over for royal groups on their way to the superb Reims Gothic Cathedral.
Fère-en-Tardenois was constructed between 1206 and 1260 as a fortified castle by Robert de Dreux, grandson of Louis VI, King of France.
In 1863, the present chateau, once a wing of the Royal castle, was restored and converted to a hotel in 1956.
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 Hotel reservations in Reims France: Book discount Reims France online hotel reservations.
Book a discount Reims France hotel reservation online at one of our "exclusive rate" properties and you're guaranteed the lowest rate.
We've negotiated with clean, comfortable properties throughout France to ensure your visit is a pleasant one.
The Express by Holiday Inn Reims is locatedin the city centre near the SNCF railway station, the Congress Centre and the City Sports Complex Rene Tys.
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 Hotel de la Paix Reims France
In middle of Reims and its world famous vineyards.
Air-conditioned throughout, the Best Western Hotel DE LA PAIX has guest rooms which are full of charm and complete with bathroom, direct dial phone, TV with Canal+ and 24 cable channels including CNN and SAT1.
The Taverne de Maître Kanter is one of the most popular restaurants in Reims for the quality of its cooking and
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 Reims Accomodation , Discount Hotel Reservations in Reims France @ ebookingsite.com
France Featured Cities There are more cities in France at the middle of France Hotel list Page.
For those who are travelling with children or kids to Reims, Please check the family friendly hotels in Reims.
Some of the Reims hotels provide Breakfast, Please check the hotel's room type to see if the breakfast is included.
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 Hôtels à Reims - Hébergement près de Reims France - Rechercher et Réserver en ligne
Nous offrons un large choix d’hôtels à Reims, que vous recherchiez un hébergement pas cher ou un hôtel de luxe à Reims.
Près du centre ville de Reims, vous aurez l'occasion de visiter une ville façonnée par son histoire et son art.
L'Hôtel au Tambour se trouve au coeur de Reims, ville des Sacres et aux portes du vignoble Champenois.
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 Reims (France) - World Sites Atlas
Centuries of French kings were crowned in Reims Cathedral
Reims hotels: information, rates (usually quoted in local currency), and on-line reservations.
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