Rheims, France: see Reims Reims or Rheims , city (1990 pop. 185,164), Marne dept., NE France, in Champagne. The center of the champagne industry, Reims is situated amid large vineyards. Before the champagne industry took on its present proportions in the 18th cent.
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City (pop., 1999: 187,206), northeastern France. The ancient capital of the Gallic tribe of the Remi, it was conquered by the Romans. In the 5th century the Frankish king Clovis was baptized there, and in honour of this occasion most later French kings were crowned in Reims. The city was badly damaged in World Wars I and II and was the scene of Germany's unconditional surrender in May 1945. It is a major wine-producing centre noted especially for champagne. Other industries include aircraft and automobile equipment manufacturing. The 13th-century cathedral of Notre-Dame is one of the most notable Gothic cathedrals in France.
Reims, Rheims
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Reims
or Rheims)
The cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, Fr.
(credit: Paul Almasy)
Reims, Rheims
a city in NE France: scene of the coronation of most French monarchs. Pop.: 187 206 (1999)
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