Reims is the principal city of France's Champagne region, renowned of course for its sparkling wine. Its reputation as a wine-producing region dates back to Roman times. Reims has been sacred to the Kings of France since the year 496, when the Merovingian King Clovis was baptized here. Accordingly, latter kings also wished to be crowned here, up until Charles X in 1825.
Reims' most distinguished feature is the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the must-see cathedrals in northern France. I am in love with Gothic cathedrals, whose airy walls and soaring buttresses seem to defy gravity and make visitors feel quite humble and insignificant. Indeed such was the purpose of this lofty creation.
For me, Gothic architecture is one of the most inspiring of all of mankind's creations.
Unfortunately, Notre Dame Cathedral was heavily damaged during WWI when bombings destroyed many of the irreplaceable stained glass windows and damaged many of the statues. These statues on the facade still show some of the scars of war.
- Pros:Magnificent Cathedral; pilgrimage site for wine lovers
- Cons:In the middle of nowhere
- In a nutshell:Must-stop if you're going from Paris to Strasbourg
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Yes, using tripods in cathedrals are fine and I will also take one with me when visiting the next church ... oh, I didn't realized that the Chagall windows feature wine production ... :-))
Superb photos!! What are the times of your photography classes?? Sign me up!
Your black & white is really great ... thanks for the tip on shooting ceilings .. I got to try that when I have the chance. :)
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