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Palais du Tau

Palais du Tau à Reims

Visit the residence where the Kings of France stayed during their coronation and the former Archbishop’s Palace in Reims.

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Label UNESCO patrimoine mondial

History of the monument

The origin of the name. The palace owes its name to its T-shaped form ("tau" in Greek), a name that was first recorded in 1131.
 
The tradition of coronation. In commemoration of the baptism of Clovis by Saint Remi at Reims in around 496, it became a custom to crown the Kings of France here.
 
The architecture of the palace. The palace was already in existence during Antiquity. It was altered several times before being transformed into a classical palace between 1671 and 1710, under the direction of Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Louis XIV's leading architect, and Robert de Cotte, his pupil and main collaborator.

 

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To ensure the safety of our visitors, the monument is strictly applying the security measures decided by the french authorities.
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