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Musée Automobile Reims Champagne, Reims Travel Guide

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Explore over a century of automotive history with a diverse collection of cars, motorcycles, and miniatures at this Reims museum.

The Musée Automobile Reims Champagne showcases a diverse collection of over 200 vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and miniatures, tracing the evolution of the automobile from 1908 to the present day. Managed by a passionate association, the museum features French and international models, some exceedingly rare, within the walls of a former metal workshop.

A brief summary to Musée Automobile Reims Champagne

  • Monday 10 am-12 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-12 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-12 pm
  • Friday 10 am-12 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-12 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-12 pm
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  • Visit during the week to avoid weekend crowds and have a more intimate experience with the collection.
  • Check the museum's website for temporary exhibitions and special events that may coincide with your visit.
  • Allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore the museum's extensive collection of cars, motorcycles and miniatures.

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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Reims city center, the Musée Automobile Reims Champagne is approximately a 25-30 minute walk. Head northeast on Rue de Vesle, then turn right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau. The museum will be on your right. No costs involved.

  • Public Transport

    The CITURA bus network provides access to the museum. Several bus lines stop near the museum on Avenue Georges Clemenceau. Check the Grand Reims Mobilités website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and routes. A single ticket costs around €1.60.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Reims. A taxi ride from the city center to the museum typically costs between €11 and €30, depending on traffic and time of day. Taxi stands can be found near the Reims-Centre train station and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame.

Discover more about Musée Automobile Reims Champagne

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.

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