Notre-Dame de Reims.
The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France.
The cathedral church is thought to have been founded by the bishop Nicasius in the 5th century.
Rose windows
The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France.
The cathedral church is thought to have been founded by the bishop Nicasius in the 5th century.
The cathedral, former Abbey of Saint-Remi, and the Palace of Tau were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1991.
Golden eagle.
The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France.
Reims Cathedral is considered to be one of the most important pieces of Gothic architecture.
The cathedral, a major tourist destination, receives about one million visitors annually. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991
Construction of the present Reims Cathedral began in the 13th century and concluded in the 14th century.
