Between champagne bubbles, pink biscuits, and artisan creations, the city of Sacres is full of gifts easy to slip into a suitcase. Here are the 5 most sought-after souvenirs in Reims and the key addresses to find them without wasting time.
Top 5 must-have souvenirs from Reims in 2025 🥂
To answer immediately the question “What to bring back from Reims?”, here is the condensed selection:
- 🍾 Exceptional Champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Champagne Taittinger)
- 🎀 Fossier pink biscuit, the star of sweet breaks
- 🍲 Artisanal terrines Maison Prunelle
- 🕯️ “Crayère” candle by Reims à la Belle Époque
- 🖼️ Vintage poster signed Reims Original
| Souvenir | Budget 💶 | Weight / volume | Where to buy it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage champagne | €35 – €150 | 75 cl | 1 Rue Albert Thomas (Veuve Clicquot) – 4 Rue des Crayères (Ruinart) |
| Fossier pink biscuit | €4 – €12 | 100 g – 400 g | 25 Cours J.-B. Langlet – Reims Tourisme |
| Maison Prunelle terrine | €6 – €9 | 180 g | 5 Rue de Tambour |
| “Crayère” candle | €18 | 200 g | Concept store Reims à la Belle Époque, 10 Rue du Clou-dans-le-Fer |
| Reims Original poster | €15 – €25 | A3 rolled | 6 Rue des Capucins |
Details and anecdotes on each Reims specialty 🍬
1. House champagne: from the crayère to the gift box
The Gallo-Roman crayères classified by UNESCO still serve as cellars for Veuve Clicquot (1 Rue Albert Thomas) or Ruinart (4 Rue des Crayères). Tours often include a mini tasting; plan a home shipping if more than two bottles are purchased.
- 🍇 Locals’ favorite cuvée: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.
- 🚚 Convenient service: “Ready-to-travel” by Champagne Taittinger (9 Place Saint-Nicaise) with shockproof box.
2. Fossier pink biscuit: the sweetness that resists the bubbles
Biting into a Fossier pink biscuit after dipping it in champagne is a tradition since 1690. The Biscuiterie de Reims now offers pistachio or raspberry versions.
- 🎁 “Tube” format ideal for the plane: 125 g.
- 📍 Historic Fossier shop: 25 Cours J.-B. Langlet.
3. Fine terrines from Maison Prunelle 🥩
Maison Prunelle (5 Rue de Tambour) revisits the Reims pâté recipe with a touch of Marc de Champagne. The jars keep for 18 months, perfect for year-end gifts.
- 🌶️ Signature flavor: duck with Timut pepper.
- 🏷️ Available in “Tour des Sacres” trio gift box.
4. “Crayère” candle signed Reims à la Belle Époque 🕯️
This scented candle blends notes of damp chalk and chardonnay. The pot is cast in local porcelain and reusable as a cup for petits fours.
- 🔥 Duration: 40 h.
- ♻️ Refill available at Reims à la Belle Époque.
5. Vintage posters Reims Original 🖼️
The Reims Original studio redraws the Art Deco facades of boulevard Lundy. Each A3 print is numbered; the 2025 series highlight Les Halles du Boulingrin and villa Demoiselle.
- 📦 Free shipping in a cardboard tube.
- ✒️ Possibility of illustrator’s signature on Saturday mornings.
Where to buy these souvenirs in Reims? 🛍️
The best addresses are concentrated in the city center, protected from weather by covered passages. Ideal for a gourmet treasure hunt.
| Place | Address | Why go there? 😊 |
|---|---|---|
| Les Halles du Boulingrin | 50 Rue de Mars | Covered market for fresh products and Fossier stands |
| La Petite Friande | 38 Place Drouet d’Erlon | Mixed baskets cookies + champagne 🍾 |
| Biscuiterie de Reims | 25 Cours J.-B. Langlet | Free pink biscuit tasting |
| Reims Original | 6 Rue des Capucins | Exclusive posters & tote bags |
| Maison Prunelle | 5 Rue de Tambour | Terrines + cellar with local spirits |
- 🚶 Recommended route: start at Halles du Boulingrin, finish with a flute at place Drouet d’Erlon.
- ⏰ Hours: most close at 7 pm, except Monday noon.
- 🔗 Other inspirations: Touristique or L’Ardennais.
Tips for transporting and offering these sparkling treasures 🎁
Some tips prevent breakage and guarantee a “wow” effect when opening the package.
- ✈️ Wrap bottles in an insulated bag with air bubbles; “WineFlite” shipping option available in each cellar.
- 🌡️ Terrines and biscuits travel in the cabin: no liquid restrictions.
- 🎀 Plan a ribbon or Champagne kraft paper sold at La Petite Friande.
- 🛃 Customs exemption: 4 l of sparkling wine within the EU, 2 l outside the EU.
- ♻️ Bring back the poster tube flat; it also protects your biscuits!
Need other ideas elsewhere? Head to Metz or explore Rome to diversify your gifts.
FAQ
What is the best time to buy cheaper champagne in Reims?
Houses often offer –10% during the “Vendanges du Cœur” in September; monitoring social networks recommended.
Can you visit the crayères without tasting?
Yes, Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot propose a “Crayère & heritage” tour (€25) including only a soft drink.
Do pink biscuits exist in gluten-free versions?
Fossier markets a rice flour recipe since March 2025, available exclusively at Les Halles du Boulingrin.
What activities can be offered as a complement to a souvenir?
E-cards from Funbooker Reims allow adding a tasting or a champagne sabrage workshop.
Where to find a last-minute souvenir at the station?
The “Reims Express” shop (hall 1, city center station) sells mini boxes of biscuits + half bottle of Taittinger until 9 pm.
