The Palais du Tau in Reims is the former Episcopal residence of the Archbishop of Reims, but better associated with the coronation of no fewer than 32 French kings, from the 11th century to Charles X in 1825.
Both the palace and the neighbouring cathedral are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its splendour evokes memories of great coronations, while its sculptures, tapestries, costumes, ornaments, and collections of gold and silver create an exceptional collection, dating from the Middle Ages.
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Palais du Tau
2, place du Cardinal-Luçon, 51072 Reims cedex
Tel: 03 26 47 81 79
www.palais-tau.monuments-nationaux.fr
Open:
6th May to 8th September: from 0930 to 1830
9th September to 5th May: from 0930 to 1230 and from 1400 to 1730
Closed:
Mondays; 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December
Admission:
Adult: 7.50€ (free to under 18s)