Reims Art Deco Guided Tour

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Immerse yourself in the elegance of the 1920s and 1930s with this 2-hour guided walking tour of central Reims, focusing on Art Deco architecture.

Accompanied by a live guide in French, you will walk along the most beautiful façades, learning to read details in stucco, mosaics, ironwork and sculptures that are best discovered by looking up. The meeting point is at the reception of the Tourist Office opposite the cathedral, at 6 Rue Rockefeller, and the tour ends at the same place.

This tour also incorporates the historical context: you will learn about the role of Reims in the First World War and how its reconstruction influenced the adoption of the Art Deco style.

  • Book your place and discover the secrets of Art Deco in Reims.
  • Learn live from an expert guide about facades, history and symbolism.
  • Walk through the historic centre and understand the post-war transformation of the city.

What’s included

  • Walking tour guided by a live expert.
  • Specialised focus on Art Deco architecture and the historical context of Reims.
  • Indoor entrances (the tour focuses on outdoor viewing).

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Step by Step

Reims, a city of cathedrals and reconstructions, has a little-known gem at its heart: its Art Deco architecture, reflecting a period of renewal and hope after the ravages of the First World War. This tour invites you to look beyond the street and upwards, uncovering the details that turn ordinary façades into works of art: elaborate stucco, colourful mosaics, characterful ironwork and sculptures that tell stories.

Your guide will be waiting for you at the reception of the Tourist Office, located opposite the cathedral, to start a compact but thorough tour. You will walk through key places such as the Bibliothèque Carnegie, the Place Royale, the Place du Forum and the Cours Jean-Baptiste Langlet, where many examples of the style are concentrated. At each stop, not only the aesthetics but also the cultural and social context that led to its adoption in Reims will be explained.

Through anecdotes and expert explanations, you will learn how the city was bombed and destroyed during the war, and how this trauma prompted a modern outlook that sought beauty and reconstruction, embracing Art Deco as a language of renewal. The tour balances architectural observation with historical narrative, offering an enriching experience for both design enthusiasts and the culturally curious.

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