The eminent Alain Erlande-Brandenburg’s recent book on the cathedral of Reims (2007) is part of the new “Grand témoins de l’architecture” series.

A glorious example of Gothic architecture, Reims Cathedral’s construction began in 1211. Around the back of the church, flying buttresses are hard at work, supporting the massive structure ...

The town’s sights give you an informative, entertaining peek at the entire story. Start at Reims Cathedral — a glorious example of Gothic architecture and one of Europe’s greatest churches.

Start at Reims Cathedral -- a glorious example of Gothic architecture and one of Europe's greatest churches. Built under the direction of four different architects, the church was started about ...

For something more spiritual, step inside the gothic Reims Cathedral. It’s free to visit, larger than the Notre-Dame in Paris and boasts more than 2,000 statues (Cathedrale-reims.com).

Reims Cathedral, a glorious masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is built over the site of the Clovis conversion. A marker on the floor of the cathedral indicates the location.

You’d be forgiven if you mistake Reims Cathedral for the actual Notre Dame in Paris! It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Reims and has hosted 25 king coronations between 1223 and 1825.

The poplars grew to approximately 30 meters in height, the same as the Reims Cathedral, and are placed where the columns and buttresses of the original building sit.