Your trip to Reims in January
To get the year off to a good start, visit Reims in January.
The region’s cold, wet winters nevertheless offer certain advantages. Follow the guide.
Cultural tours
Free museums
The City of Reims opens its museums free of charge to locals and tourists from January 1 to March 31.
This operation, which has been repeated for several years now, enables as many people as possible to take advantage of a varied cultural offer, and opens up museums to new audiences.
Free museums at this time of year
Bare nature
Verzy’s “Faux”
A natural curiosity found in large numbers in the Verzy forest, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park, a “Faux” is a twisted beech whose trunk and branches form a unique spectacle.
Walking in the forest in winter allows you to take full advantage of this phenomenon, as the trees have lost their leaves.
As the path is marked and protected, it is not possible to walk right up to the specimens. In summer, visitors see mostly ball-shaped trees.
Wine tourism
Cellar tour and Champagne tasting
In winter, as all year round, you can push open the doors of the great Champagne houses, to visit the cellars housing the precious beverage or taste a few vintages.
Beware, however, that some houses reduce their opening days during this season. We strongly recommend booking your visit in advance.
Agenda
Major events
Reims traditionally hosts 2 major events at the end of January:
- The start of the Monte Carlo Historic Rally
- The FARaway festival
The beginning of the month also marks the end of the Christmas festivities. Now that the Christmas market is over, other events are continuing into January. This is the case in 2024 for the Regalia sound and light show, which continues until January 7, and the Ferris Wheel, which will remain on the Place d’Erlon until January 13.
Activity ideas
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January weather in Reims
Temperatures average between 0° and 7°.
Rainfall is generally relatively moderate in January, with 42 mm over the month.
Days last an average of 8 hours 41 minutes in January. The days grow longer as the month progresses.