Guided tour: the cathedral of Reims for children

Welcome to Reims Cathedral, one of France’s most famous monuments, located in the city of Reims in north-eastern France. This one-hour guided tour is specially designed for children aged 7 to 12, accompanied by an adult. Children can take part in various treasure hunts to explore the cathedral and discover its hidden mysteries. They’ll also have the chance to solve a riddle to discover the name of a mystery figure linked to the cathedral.

Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, the cathedral is an emblematic example of French Gothic architecture, and has been the crowning place of the kings of France for centuries. As you enter the cathedral, you can admire its magnificent, colorful stained glass windows, designed to tell the stories of the Bible. The walls and columns of the building are also adorned with large statues of saints and kings of France.

The highlight of the visit is the cathedral choir, decorated with numerous sculptures and magnificent stained glass windows telling the story of the life of Jesus Christ. The astronomical clock, built in the 15th century, tells the time, date, phase of the moon and position of the sun in the zodiac.

For a more playful experience, children can collect letters along the way to discover the name of the mystery character linked to the cathedral. And to make your visit even easier, CPA parking is available at the cathedral.

This guided tour is a unique and enriching experience for children, which will cultivate and deepen their knowledge of Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral.