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The church has been a monument historique since 1840, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 as a part of Cathedral of Notre-Dame, former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau. History. The Basilica of Saint-Remi dates from the 11th, 12th, 13th and 15th centuries.
Nov 30, 2023 · Saint-Remi Basilica. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saint-Remi Basilica is a collection of history and art which should not be missed. The 11th century Romanesque nave was lengthened by two transepts at the end of the 12th century to render it accessible to a greater number of pilgrims.
Basilique Saint Rémi. Place du Chanoine Ladame, 51100 Reims. Website. Free admission. Open daily: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A 20-minute walk from the Cathedral, or by using the electirc shuttle (see "getting around"). Audio-guided tours and guided tours possible, contact the Tourist Office for more information. Accessible to those with reduced mobility.
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The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is a masterpiece of Gothic art: it bears witness to the remarkable mastery of the new architectural techniques acquired in the course of the 13th century, and achieves a harmonious marriage of architecture with sculpted decoration.
In actual size the church is as long as Notre Dame in Paris. It contains the thousand year old tomb of St. Remi, archbishop at the age of 22 and patron of the city. It was St. Remi who baptized Clovis, the first King of France. The Basilica was badly damaged in the First World War.
The Basilica of Saint-Remi is a medieval abbey church in Reims. It was founded in the 11th century and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 as a part of Cathedral of Notre-Dame, former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau. The Basilica of Saint-Remi dates from the 11th, 12th, 13th and 15th centuries.
Opening Hours & Admission. The basilica is open all the time and admission is free. The Saint Rémi Museum is open every day 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm (until 7:00 pm on weekends). Annual closing days are 1st January, 1st May, 14th July, 1st and 11th November, and 25th December. Admission is 3 €.
