A CITY in France has been named as an amazing holiday alternative to avoid the huge crowds. Reims, in the northeastern part of France , is just two hours from Paris. 6 The city of Reims has been named an alternative holiday destination for 2025 Credit: Alamy 6 It is just an hour from Paris so its ideal for day trips Credit: Alamy 6 The city has lots of beautiful wine shops and cafes Credit: Alamy Being so close to the capital, Expedia Group recently named the city as a " trending Detour Destination" for 2025.
Along with Italy 's Brescia and Girona in Spain , Reims was named as a great place to go as an "ideal day trip" where it is less crowded and less well-known. It is known for its champagne , with many of the France 's largest houses and vineyards. Both Veuve Clicquot and Tattinger are made in Reims, both of which you can visit.
Read more on France GIVE VIENNE A WHIRL The French city break that has live music festivals with free coffee NOTHING TOULOUSE Forget Paris' tourist traps - Toulouse is the perfect French city break Another famous champagne house is The Domaine Vranken-Pommery which has welcomed visitors since 1878. The famous Biscuits roses de Reims, a pink sweet covered in icing sugar meant to be had with champagne and said to have been served to Louis XVI. But the city itself has enough for a weekend break, with a number of Gothic buildings.
Reims Cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Notre-Dame at Reims, is one of the most popular attractions. Most read in Cit.
