Historic center of Reims

The historic center of Reims is built up with monumental buildings. The city of Reims was founded on the site of a settlement of the Remus tribe, who were allies of Julius Caesar when Roman troops captured Gaul. At the site of Reims, there was a Roman camp, and then a small city with fortified walls, thermal baths, and a Palace on the site where is now the Cathedral of Reims.