Why is it called the Palais du Tau?

The name comes from its medieval floor plan shaped like the letter T, tau in Greek.

What is the connection between the Palais du Tau and royal coronations?

French kings stayed there and held the coronation banquet after being crowned in the neighbouring cathedral.

What can visitors see at the Palais du Tau today?

The building now houses a museum devoted to Reims Cathedral and the coronation of French kings.

Where can I park to visit the Palais du Tau?

Several car parks in central Reims are within reach, including one near the cathedral from the A4 exit.

Ancien archevêché, actuellement Palais du Tau

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Ancien archevêché, actuellement Palais du Tau stands in Reims (Marne), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing next to Reims Cathedral, the Palais du Tau was the residence of the archbishops and the lodging of French kings during their coronation. The building takes its name from its former T-shaped plan, and combines late 15th-century flamboyant Gothic features with the classical remodelling carried out by Robert de Cotte at the end of the 17th century. Rebuilt after the shelling of the First World War, it now houses the museum devoted to the cathedral and the royal coronations.

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What to know

The palace stands right next to Reims Cathedral, in the town centre.
Several car parks are available nearby, including one near the cathedral from the A4 motorway exit.
The building houses a museum on the cathedral and the coronation ceremonies rather than furnished period rooms.
It is a listed historic monument.

Practical information

Opening hours

Palais du Tau closed to the public for renovation works until 2027

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Parking: Numerous car parks are available nearby (city centre, A4 exit « Cathédrale »)

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Where this château is

Reims · Marne · Grand Est

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2 Pl. du Cardinal Luçon, 51100 Reims

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+33 3 26 47 81 79

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00078774
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 17th century

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Why is it called the Palais du Tau?: The name comes from its medieval floor plan shaped like the letter T, tau in Greek.
What is the connection between the Palais du Tau and royal coronations?: French kings stayed there and held the coronation banquet after being crowned in the neighbouring cathedral.
What can visitors see at the Palais du Tau today?: The building now houses a museum devoted to Reims Cathedral and the coronation of French kings.
Where can I park to visit the Palais du Tau?: Several car parks in central Reims are within reach, including one near the cathedral from the A4 exit.