Here is the foreseen schedule :
Friday afternoon, June 22, 2018 :
Reception at the Centre International de Séjour after 4 pm :
Possible visit of the cemetery of one's nationality which are all near Reims, the furthest and most typical being the
Russian 32 kms away...
where there is an orthodox chapel in logs, surrounded by birches, (берëз) recalling the chapels in Siberia and for those
who would arrive soon enough ...
Maps of access to the surrounding cemeteries: French, German, English, American, Russian, Italian,
Moroccan-Algerian-Tunisian etc ... will be distributed at the reception desk and a carpool with volunteer drivers in case needed will be organized : please reserve in
advance by mail (2018reims (at) gmail.com) if you need a carpool.
Friday Night, June 22, 2018 :
Exchange in the gardens
around a shared buffet : every one should/could bring a specialty of his/her own country to share for 6 to 10 people and a glass of the local wine !... , guess which
one !...
World music with Guitars,
Banjo, Balalaïca, Harmonica, ViolinsTsiganes, Accordions, Choir, dances etc ...
Saturday, June 23, 2018 :
Morning:
Guided tour of the Cathedral, ascent to the Towers of the Cathedral for the more valid: More than 250 steps !, explanations on concrete beams imitating wood of the
new frame built in 1922 by the brilliant Reims architect : Henri Deneux with funding from American Philanthrop John ROCKEFELLER, library Andrew CARNEGIE, funded by
this other American billionaire since the previous library, located in the Town Hall, had burned during the war and ART DECO buildings throughout Cours Langlet,
new avenue created on the rubbles of the collapsed houses of the City Center , Roman Place Forum Market, Place Royale with the statue of Louis XV etc ...
Welcome to City Hall in the late morning : to be confirmed ?
Lunch as you wish :
In a cafeteria Place d'Erlon : The famous square where "Rémois" = inhabitants of Reims get out, to stay connected in the
city with all its cafes / terraces and the diversity of proposals of restaurations with menus from different countries of the world, accessible to all budgets.
In addition, there are several small citymarkets selling food like Monoprix and others for those who would prefer to
picnic at Parc Colbert, nearby, and below the statue of our famous Reims Minister of Finance, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, during Louis XIV reign.
Afternoon :
Quick tour of the Museum of Surrender, near the Place d'Erlon, passing by and under the SNCF train station, then Saint
Remi basilica: Rémi is the bishop who baptized CLOVIS in 496 in the early church, ancient Roman temple and it is this act which is at the origin of the Christianity of
France...
Then at the end of the afternoon, visit of the Caves which Tsar Peter the Great of Russia visited on the mount Saint
Nicaise, nearby, and classified in the World heritage of UNESCO since July 2016 : "Coteaux et Maisons de Champagne".
Saturday evening, June 23, 2018 from 6:30 pm:
Festive evening at the Protestant Parish Temple, boulevard Lundy, with music and champagne buffet, some words of reconciliations of a pastor and a priest ... and
a philosopher ?
Sunday, June 24, 2018:
Wide choice,
LINKED WITH WWI :
- Participation in the March of Reconciliations: (Please press the button Reconciliations March) from Chateau Thierry for Americanophiles and all those who wish
towards the War Memorial for American soldiers in Belleau in the departement of Aisne, closed to Château Thierry, during WWI.