Podcast Tour: The Sacred and Sparkling Secrets of Reims

Reims, France
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Duration2h
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step into a world where divine right and earthly delight collide. In Reims, the heavens and the earth are bound together by two extraordinary forces: the sacred oil that anointed the Kings of France, and the sparkling wine that conquered the globe. Join Marco, a culinary expert, and Marta, a local historian, on a grandiose journey through soaring Gothic cathedrals, opulent banquet halls, and ancient subterranean chalk pits. You will discover how medieval monks, visionary widows, and a teenage warrior named Joan of Arc shaped the destiny of a city. This is not just a history tour; it is a sensory exploration of power, faith, and the effervescent taste of celebration.

- A 3.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 120 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Statue De Jeanne D'Arc
    10m
    The bronze monument to the teenage warrior who secured the sacred coronation tradition of France.
  2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
    10m
    The majestic Gothic masterpiece where 33 French kings were crowned.
  3. Palais du Tau
    10m
    The former Archbishop's palace where lavish post-coronation banquets introduced royalty to local wines.
  4. Jesuit College in Reims
    10m
    A 17th-century Jesuit college representing the religious orders that meticulously developed the region's viticulture.
  5. Basilique Saint-Remi
    10m
    The ancient Romanesque basilica that housed the Holy Ampulla, the source of the kings' divine right.
  6. Musee Historique Saint-Remi
    10m
    Housed in the former abbey, this museum reveals the Roman roots and monastic mastery of the region's vineyards.
  7. Champagne Taittinger
    10m
    Ancient Gallo-Roman chalk pits transformed by monks into the perfect subterranean cellars for aging champagne.
  8. 10m
    The spectacular Elizabethan-style estate and underground city that cemented champagne as a global symbol of luxury.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Reims's main station, take local public transport toward Statue of Joan of Arc. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Statue of Joan of Arc, Reims, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Domaine Pommery, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Reims's main station. The departure point is Domaine Pommery, Reims, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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