Shrapnel and collapsing structural elements shattered stained glass windows and destroyed pillars and statuary on both sides of the cathedral, decapitating the famous “smiling angel” of Reims.

the Smiling Angel statue that had stood near the front door for centuries lost its head. Unlike the recent fire at Notre Dame de Paris, the assault on Reims Cathedral continued for four years.

Located in the Grand Est region, in the Marne Department, the Cathedral, the Palace of Tau and the Abbey of Saint-Rémi of Reims are closely linked to ... of goldsmiths who worked silver or gold. The ...

France’s bustling, modern Reims greets travellers with cellar doors wide open. As the capital of the Champagne region, it features a lively centre, a historic cathedral, and, of course ...