Celebrating 800 Years at Reims Cathedral

Spectacular Reims Cathedral—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the church where most of the French kings were crowned—is celebrating its 800th anniversary. The official celebration begins on May 6 and continues for six months until October 23, 2011.

Event highlights include concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and special church services. Visitors to the Cathedral will have access (on guided tours) to the thermal baths and the baptistry. And, at the city’s Opera House and the Palais du Tau, special concerts include the sublime Gregorian choir of Champagne, organ concerts, and music by performers from around the world. Reims is located 81 miles an hour and 45-minute drive) east of Paris.

DON’T MISS...The dazzling light projection show, Dream of Colors, on the Cathedral’s facade, which offers a fascinating glimpse into how the church looked in its original form. The 20-minute displays begin May 6.

TIMES
•May: Friday – Sunday at 10:30 p.m.
•June: Thursday – Sunday at 11 p.m.
•July: Tuesday – Sunday at 11 p.m.
•August: Tuesday – Sunday at 10 p.m.
•September: Thursday – Sunday at 9 p.m.
•October: Friday – Sunday at 8:30 p.m.