Walking Tours of Reims: Where History Meets Nature

When I first arrived in Reims, the so-called “City of Coronations” in the Champagne region of France, I expected grandeur.…

Green Escapes: The Best Parks and Gardens in Reims

When I think back to my time in Reims, the city that so many people know only for its cathedral…

When most travelers think of Reims, they picture the magnificent Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, the place where French kings were…

Restaurants

Few cities have surprised and delighted my palate quite like Reims. Known as the unofficial capital of Champagne country, this…

Travel, for me, is not complete without a good dose of shopping—not just buying, but browsing, touching, smelling, and bringing…

Hotels

When most travelers think about Reims, champagne immediately comes to mind. And rightly so—this French city is the heart of…

Travel tips

Falling in Love with Champagne’s Beating Heart When I first set foot in Reims, I thought I was simply visiting…

Flights

My Champagne Country Adventure Begins When I first decided to visit Reims, the beating heart of Champagne country, I was…

Restaurants

Cafés are the heartbeat of a European city. Forget the museums and shopping centers for a moment—if you really want…

When I first moved to Lille, I expected to fall in love with its Flemish façades, the bustling Grand Place,…