Sunday, May 15, 2011

Stamps Of World Heritage Site-Cathedral Of Reims ( Notre-Dame de Reims)

The France Postal Services to mark the 800th anniversary of the building of the cathedral at Reims released a set of stamps .Beautifully designed stamps shows the cathedral in all its glory.

Stamps Of Cathedral Of Reims From France Post

Reims is a city of the northern area in France called Champagne-Ardenne.Reims is at a distance of 144 km from Paris. The area Champagne-Ardenne is well known in the world as the place where Champagne is produced.

Reims was founded during the Roman Empire. This city has played an important role in French history as the city where all the kings of France have been crowned.

One very important place in Reims is the cathedral. The cathedral saw completion at the end of the 13th century (except for the west front which was finished only in the 14th century) .The cathedral of was built on the site where Clovis was baptized by Saint Remy, the Bishop of Reims.

First Day Cover Of The Stamps On  Cathedral of Reims In France
Cancellation For The Stamp On Cathedral Of Reims
Clickable Aerial View Of Cathedrale Of Reims

Cathedral Reims In France Click Here

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