Family weekend in Reims | Explore Grand Est

A cocoon for all the family in and around Reims

With its rich historical and architectural heritage, the city of Reims has much to offer! A family stay at the hotel is the perfect option for small and large families alike, who want to visit the historic centre with ease. Room or family suite: you're bound to find a cosy nest to accommodate everyone! If you want to combine relaxation and discovery for a weekend, consider booking a hotel with a wellness area. It's the perfect way to unwind after your visit to Reims!

Want to add a touch of authenticity to your family holiday? In Reims, let yourself be seduced by a luxury hotel or a charming guest house on a historic estate. Spend the night in a château: the guarantee of a memorable family weekend! Between games of hide-and-seek in the (immense) garden and pillow fights on the four-poster bed, castle life will hold no secrets for you... or your children! And if you're looking for an authentic break, opt for a night (or more) with the family in an old farmhouse just outside Reims or a nature ecolodge. The promise of a weekend combining tradition and modernity in Champagne!

If you're feeling adventurous, don't worry: unusual breaks are the order of the day in Champagne! Near Reims, opt for accommodation like no other. Whether your children are fans of pirates, wizards or Jedi, they're bound to find the unusual gîte they need. Not to mention fans of The Addams Family, who will be delighted to spend the night in a haunted room... Goosebumps guaranteed!

A weekend of culture for all the family in Reims

From Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Palais du Tau, Reims is well worth a visit! What better way to discover the city as a family than tocombine games and visits? Take part in a treasure hunt or an outdoor escape game with all the family. With a Harry Potter or Christmas theme, (re)discover the city from an unusual angle. It's time to get your brains working. Children, parents, uncles or aunts: everyone's in!

In Champagne, we've got THE solution to help your children discover the city's heritage while having fun! For a family weekend in Reims, take your kids on a guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The aim? To tell the story of this landmark monument in Reims to the little ones, with a few anecdotes and (above all) lots of jokes. Perfect for learning while having fun! Older children can choose from a wide range of guided tours. Reims station, Saint-Remi basilica or Marc Chagall's stained-glass windows... Reims' monuments lend themselves beautifully to a 100% culture tour of Champagne!

Not far from Reims, you and your family can discover all the secrets of champagne on a fun, interactive tour. You'll know everything there is to know about this precious nectar!

100% natural activities near Reims

It's a well-known fact that sporting activities are essential for team-building... and family bonding! Take a weekend out near Reims and embark on a family outing by (electric) bike. Departing from the city, the whole family can pedal off to discover the Montagne de Reims, the Champagne hills and its picturesque villages. Don't forget to top it all off with a friendly picnic and a few pink Reims biscuits, of course!

Fancy adding a touch of the unusual to your family holiday? Take a trip from Reims that's like no other. In a van or a Renault 4L, venture into the heart of the Champagne vineyards with your family. It's a chance to discover the Champagne region from another angle! For even more fun, don't miss out on a family game of... footgolf in Reims. The concept behind this unusual activity? Get a football into a hole using as few strokes as possible. It's the perfect opportunity to show off your footballing and golfing skills!

Why visit one city when you can visit two? In the Champagne region, a family weekend in Reims is often synonymous with a visit to Épernay, and vice versa! Just a few kilometres apart, the two towns are perfect for a 100% natural visit to the Champagne region. On the programme: a family excursion through the vineyards and champagne tasting in prestigious cellars*. Grape juice option for the kids, of course! It's the perfect way to discover the highlights of the Champagne region during a family holiday in Reims (and Épernay!).

*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health and should be consumed in moderation.

: Reims is located in north-east France, 2 hours from Paris. It is close to major Champagne towns such as Châlons-en-Champagne and Épernay. Also known as the "Cité des Sacres", Reims is a must-visit city on a short family holiday in Champagne!

: For a successful family weekend in Reims, it's all about choosing the right accommodation! If you want to visit the city's historic centre, opt for a family hotel room as close as possible to the Cité des Sacres. Perfect for visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Porte Mars!

Families looking for authenticity will certainly prefer the guest house or gîte option. Château d'antan in Reims, authentic house in the historic centre or themed (and unusual) gîte near the city... We're sure your children will have a very strong opinion on the matter!

: From Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Palais du Tau and Saint-Rémi Abbey, Reims is home to more than one UNESCO-listed monument! Add to that a rich Art Deco heritage, and you've got a popular destination for travellers!

To make sure your family holiday in the "Cité des Sacres" goes as smoothly as possible, we advise you to book your accommodation well in advance. Some accommodation, such as city-centre hotels and unusual gîtes, can be overbooked in high season. If you plan ahead, you can be sure of finding a place in the accommodation you want and benefiting from special offers. All that's left is to wish you a great weekend in Champagne's flagship city!

: During your family weekend in Reims, take the time to explore the city's historical and cultural heritage!

Here are a few ideas for things to do during your family weekend in Reims:

- Discover the historic monuments during a treasure hunt in the city centre
- Introduce your children to Reims' heritage with a guided tour of Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral
- Cycle the roads of the Champagne vineyards
- Take a family cultural break in Reims and Épernay
- Visit the UNESCO-listed buildings in Reims: Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, Porte Mars, Saint-Remi Abbey and Saint-Nicaise Hill
- Visit the cellars of a Champagne House with all the family

: Between two visits to Reims, head to one of the city's restaurants to sample some of the region's specialities!

Here are a few ideas of specialities to try during a weekend away in Reims:

- Reims pink biscuit
- Champagne potée
- Champagne chicken
- Reims nonnette
- Reims marzipan
- Reims croquignole

: Want to extend your family holiday in Reims? Here are a few ideas of towns to visit in the vicinity of the "Cité des Sacres":

- Épernay
- Châlons-en-Champagne
- Hautvillers
- Oeuilly
- Fismes
- Soissons
- Troyes