REIMS

Published on the 01/04/2026 Reading time : 4 minutes

Just 45 minutes from Paris, Reims combines international accessibility, UNESCO heritage, Champagne and the French art de vivre. As a human-scale city, it offers modern infrastructure, more than 4,000 hotel rooms, distinctive venues and a dynamic innovation ecosystem.
A destination where congresses and conventions take place in an elegant and inspiring setting.

Congress and Event Capacity : Up to 4,500 delegates

Located in north-eastern France, in the heart of the Champagne region, Reims is just 45 minutes from Paris by high-speed train and 30 minutes from Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport. As a strategic European crossroads with direct motorway connections to Brussels, Luxembourg and Germany, the city is easily accessible for international visitors.
Its vibrant city centre is easily explored on foot, while extensive cycling facilities and an efficient tram and bus network provide easy access to the surrounding vineyards.

Reims integrates business tourism into a comprehensive low-carbon development strategy, including sustainable mobility (374 km of cycle paths and electric buses), renewable energy networks and large-scale urban greening initiatives.

Ranked among France’s greenest cities and recognised as a “Territoire Engagé pour la Nature,” the destination relies on certified responsible event infrastructure and a network of committed stakeholders. In 2026, Reims is pursuing the national “DID – Destination Innovante Durable” label, structuring its tourism and events strategy around measurable sustainability goals.

Reims is an innovation-driven destination built around key areas of expertise including bioeconomy, health, digital technologies, robotics, agriculture and viticulture.

The European Centre for Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, supported by an academic community of 1,400 researchers, provides a strong environment for scientific and professional congresses.

Close collaboration between universities, leading schools (Sciences Po, NEOMA and CentraleSupélec) and industries positions Reims as a European hub for the bioeconomy and sustainable industries.

Reims offers a World Heritage experience above and below ground. Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Palace of Tau and Saint-Remi Abbey tell the story of the coronations and define the city’s European identity. The Champagne cellars and hillsides highlight a unique cultural landscape where geology meets centuries of expertise. Memorial sites of World War I connect the region to a shared international history of remembrance. Together, these three recognitions give Reims global significance, all within a compact area — a rare concentration of heritage offering a truly unique experience.

As the capital of Champagne, Reims combines viticultural expertise with a refined art de vivre.

Chalk cellars carved into the rock since the Gallo-Roman era now host the prestigious Champagne Houses, providing unique and exceptional settings for exclusive experiences.

Its culinary scene highlights this excellence: with 11 Michelin stars across the destination, Reims ranks among France’s top gastronomic cities. Michelin-starred restaurants, innovative bistro cuisine and Champagne pairings elevate every visit.

Just few minutes from the city centre, the landscape changes. The UNESCO-listed Champagne hillsides, the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and its rolling vineyards and forests reveal a remarkable natural environment. The Faux de Verzy, twisted beech trees unique in Europe, are a striking example of this natural heritage. Scenic walks, cycling routes through the vineyards, outdoor activities and moments of relaxation in the forest make it easy to integrate outdoor experiences into business programmes.

Reims offers a comprehensive range of venues concentrated within a walkable city centre.

The Convention Centre hosts up to 1,400 delegates in plenary and features two auditoriums (350 and 720 seats), along with 2,500 sqm of exhibition space.

The Reims Arena can accommodate conventions of up to 5,000 delegates, while the Exhibition Centre offers 12,000 sqm of flexible halls. Champagne Houses, heritage sites and high-end hotels provide unique settings for gala dinners and exclusive events.

In Reims, business events naturally extend into discovery.

Known as the City of Coronations, Reims witnessed the coronation of 33 kings of France. This thousand-year legacy continues to shape the urban landscape, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Palace of Tau and Saint-Remi Basilica.

Profoundly shaped by World War I, the city was rebuilt in the 1920s, creating one of the most coherent Art Deco ensembles in France. Geometric façades, ironwork, mosaics and urban perspectives form a distinctive architectural identity where memory and modernity meet.