Notre-Dame de Reims

The Cathedral of Reims

Notre Dame de Reims is a cathedral in Reims. It was built in the 13th century. It is not as old as Notre-Dame de Paris or Notre-Dame de Chartres. The building process started in 1211. Most of the works were done in 1275. It was built before the Cathedrals of Strasbourg, Amiens and Beauvais, which are also called Notre Dame.

The cathedral is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1991. In 2006, about 1.5 million people visited it.

The Kings of France were crowned in this cathedral. The last coronation ceremony was that of Charles X of France in 1825.

Notre-Dame De Reims Media

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  The baptism of Clovis by a Gothic artist (14th c.)

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  The baptism of Clovis by the Master of Saint Giles (16th c.)

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  Seal of the cathedral, showing how it appeared in the 12th century

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  Edward III of England besieges Reims with cannons in the Reims Campaign of the Hundred Years' War. The cathedral is visible in the background.

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  Coronation of Charles VII in 1429, by Jules Eugène Lenepveu, showing Joan of Arc at right.

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  Coronation procession of Louis XV (1724)

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  Coronation of Louis XVI (1775)

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  Reims Cathedral under restoration in 1845, by Adrien Dauzats