Musée Automobile Reims Champagne, Reims Travel Guide

The Musée Automobile Reims Champagne offers a captivating journey through automotive history. Founded in 1985 to house the collection of Philippe Charbonneaux, a pioneering industrial designer, the museum has grown to become one of France's top automobile museums. The museum's collection includes approximately 160 cars and 90 motorcycles, alongside 7,000 miniatures and a variety of pedal cars and enamel plates. The collection emphasizes cars in everyday use, with some rare models. Highlights include a SCAR, a car manufactured near Reims in the early 20th century, as well as iconic models like the Ford T, Citroën DS, and Porsche 356.Beyond the vehicles, the museum provides insight into the industrial development of the automobile and its cultural impact. The museum is managed by an association of mechanics and car enthusiasts, many of whom own exhibits, ensuring the collection is regularly updated and well-maintained. The Musée Automobile Reims Champagne is open every day except Tuesdays, January 1st, and December 25th.