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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palace_of_TauPalace of Tau - Wikipedia

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   The Palace of Tau ( French: Palais du Tau) in Reims, France, was the palace of the Archbishop of Reims. It is associated with the kings of France, whose coronation was held in the nearby cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and the following coronation banquet in the palace itself. Because of its historical importance for the French monarchy, the ...

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2. www.palais-du-tau.fr › en › discoverHistory of the palais du Tau - CMN

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   Partially used at the beginning of the 20th century as the Musée d'ethnographie champenoise, the Palais du Tau was rebuilt as a museum housing the cathedral's great statues and tapestries. As a result, the rooms were given greater volume, and the Salle du Festin was restored to its late 15 th century appearance. In 1972, the opened to the public.

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   Why is the Palais du Tau important?

   • The Palais du Tau was once the palace of the archbishop of Reims. Located in close proximity to the cathedral, the palace played a major role in the coronations of the kings of France. The court and guests would meet in the 15 th century great hall to celebrate the coronation banquet.

   Notre-Dame Cathedral, Palais de Tau and former Abbey of Saint-Remi

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   When did the Palais du Tau become a museum?

   • Partially used at the beginning of the 20th century as the Musée d'ethnographie champenoise, the Palais du Tau was rebuilt as a museum housing the cathedral's great statues and tapestries. As a result, the rooms were given greater volume, and the Salle du Festin was restored to its late 15 th century appearance. In 1972, the opened to the public.

   History of the palais du Tau

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   Does the palace of Tau still have medieval rooms?

   • Transformed at the end of the 17th century by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Robert de Cotte, the Palace of Tau still holds rooms that have retained their medieval aspect. This is the case with the Palatine Chapel (13th century) and the Tau Room, in which the coronation banquet was held.

   Notre Dame cathedral and the Palace of Tau - Reims

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   Why is it called a Tau Palace?

   • The palace's name of "tau" (letter T in the Greek alphabet) probably derives from the fortuitous development of two wings of buildings: the Salle du Tau and its angled return. The name may also derive from the bishop's pastoral staff, which, before the episcopal crosier, was shaped like a tau, an image of the Holy Trinity or the cross.

   History of the palais du Tau

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4. art-facts.com › palace-of-tau-reims-facts8 Interesting Facts about the Palace of Tau in Reims

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   Jan 13, 2023 · Table of Contents show. 1. It’s located at the southeastern corner of the cathedral in the heart of Reims. The Palace of Tau or Palais du Tau as it’s locally known is a historic building that is located right next to the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of Reims. It served as the palace of the Archbishop of Reims.

5. en.reims.fr › visit-reims › notre-dame-cathedralNotre Dame cathedral and the Palace of Tau - Reims

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   Jul 11, 2022 · Located in the heart of the city, the cathedral's towers rise above the rooftops of Reims to a height of 81 m. The nave, whose triple-level design is characteristic of the period in which it was built, has a vaulted ceiling some 38 m high. The cathedral is almost 150 m long. The cathedral is also remarkable for its luminosity, making it a model ...

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6. www.spottinghistory.com › view › 12989Palace of Tau, Reims, France - SpottingHistory

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   The Palace was the residence of the kings of France before their coronation in Notre-Dame de Reims. The king was dressed for the coronation at the palace before proceeding to the cathedral; afterwards, a banquet was held at the palace. The first recorded coronation banquet was held at the palace in 990, and the most recent in 1825.

7. www.culture.gouv.fr › Palace-of-the-Tau-in-ReimsPalace of the Tau in Reims - Ministère de la Culture

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   Palace of the Tau and towers of the cathedral of Reims 2 places of Cardinal Luçon PO Box 2062 51072 Reims Cedex. Resources online News History of the monument Visit document. Teaching Resources Teaching space Photo library of the Tau Palace in Reims. Publication The palace of Tau and the treasure of Notre-Dame de Reims by Patrick Demouy

8. www.champagne-patrimoinemondial.org › en › decouvrirNotre-Dame Cathedral, Palais de Tau and former Abbey ... - Unesco

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   The Palais du Tau was once the palace of the archbishop of Reims. Located in close proximity to the cathedral, the palace played a major role in the coronations of the kings of France. The court and guests would meet in the 15 th century great hall to celebrate the coronation banquet. This imposing building was converted into a museum in the ...