Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims

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Masterpiece of Gothic Architecture: Notre-Dame de Reims, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi, and Palace of Tau

Notre-Dame de Reims, located in the heart of the French city of Reims, stands as a testament to the grandeur of Gothic architecture. This cathedral, along with the former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and the Palace of Tau, forms a unique and significant UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The outstanding handling of new architectural techniques in the 13th century, and the harmonious marriage of sculptural decoration with architecture, has made Notre-Dame in Reims one of the masterpieces of Gothic art. The former abbey still has its beautiful 9th-century nave, in which lie the remains of Archbishop St Rémi (440–533), who instituted the Holy Anointing of the kings of France. The former archiepiscopal palace known as the Tau Palace, which played an important role in religious ceremonies, was almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century.

Encyclopedia Record: Reims Cathedral

Notre-Dame de Reims, known in English as Reims Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in the French city of the same name, the seat of the Archdiocese of Reims. The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France. The cathedral is considered to be one of the most important works of Gothic architecture. A major tourist destination, it receives about a million visitors annually. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

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