The inside part of the Cathedral
by MEdelmann
The cathedral also haves some beautiful gothic interiors ......
When taking pics and whe you have only one camera (like me), a 200 ASA film is a good choice. You can make good pics outside and also inside, because shutter speed is faster but the quality of pics is good enough to scan.
But maybe a digital camera is more practical ...
Former Jesuitsý College.
by aliante1981
A proof that a college can be a sightseeing item - one needs it after pretty faceless Russian schools, colleges, and universities - architecturally, I mean. The whole set of 17th buildings, library, and a wood-panelled refectory date as far back as the 17th century. You can also see several artworks by Jean Hýliart - all (if I am not grossly mistaken) depicting the life of the Jesuitsý ýall-time starsý like Saint Franýois-Xavier and Ignatius of Loyola. Thereýs also a tiny museum with furniture exhibits pertaining to the Reims region.
To see both the museum and historical sections of the buildings youýd better visit in the afternoon, because (as I recollect) the museumýs shut in the morning.
VISIT THE ABBEY SAINT-REMI MUSEUM...
by eden_teuling
In this abbey the City of Reims Museum of History & Archeology is housed.
For centuries the Abbey was sort of secret. It was closed to outsiders but things have changed and now you can walk in and admire the Chapter House that dates back to the 12th and 13th Century.
Very worthwhile also is the 16th Century TAPESTRY of St. Remi's life.
Guided group visits are only by prior arrangement!
During the mornings it is closed to the public, so take care of the OPENING HOURS, which is something always wise to do!
So disappointing when at your arrival something you wanted to visit seems to be closed......
I took the photograph in the courtyard and the late afternoonsun is still shining.
The work of art is from a young sculptor and consists of a group of people, depicting a group of people who feel like strangers in the place where they are........ it was quite impressive!
Completely made of wood, thick oak, even the balls and everything was thickly covered in several layers of black tar, which smell I like!
The Veuve Cliquot winery
by MEdelmann
Here I am standing in front of the barrels, which Madame Cliquot bought to produce her first wines.
Each barrel is named after one location and there were 12 locations she had once....
Today the winery is much bigger and they produce millions of bottles and export them in the whole world ...
Madame Cliquot would be very happy, if she would see this ...
MERRY-GO-ROUND......
by eden_teuling
How about a ride on this lovely MERRY-GO-ROUND??
I saw if while walking to my hotel, the last evening in REIMS......
The horse on top proudly in the late afternoon sunshine....
It already being October and evening, the many little lights were burning but there were no children anymore to have a ride......and it won't be there all Autumn and winter so whoever wants a ride: wait till SPRING is back in REIMS......