Reims Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour

Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of the jewels of French Gothic architecture and the scene of royal coronations that marked the history of France. On this guided tour of approximately 90 minutes, you will start at the Reims tourist office and immerse yourself in a tour that combines architecture, sacred art and historical narrative. The guide will introduce you to the political and religious context behind each sculptural detail and stained glass window.

As you approach for the first time, you will stop in front of the majestic medieval façade, famous for its profuse sculptural decoration and its balance between elegance and solemnity. You will then enter the interior to contemplate its stained glass windows dating from the 13th to the 20th century, antique textiles and other elements reflecting overlapping eras of restoration and devotion.

During the tour, your guide will explain which monarchs were crowned there, why Reims was chosen as the city of the royal rite and how the cathedral survived conflicts, including damage during World War I and its subsequent restoration. It will also discuss the artistic innovations that make the cathedral a beacon of Gothic radiance and its role in national identity.

The visit is not just a history lesson: it is a sensory experience. The play of light through the stained glass windows, the acoustics of the space and the stories of kings, theologians and craftsmen will connect you with the past in a vivid way. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the symbolism behind the carvings, the stained glass and the spatial layout as a reflection of the divine and monarchical order.