No doubt about it, Reims has a green thumb! The City of Coronation proudly enters the ranking of the greenest cities in France, landing directly in the top 10.
Embracing Nature and Greenery
To establish this latest ranking, the Green Cities Observatory studied the role of nature and greenery among the 50 largest cities in France in the summer of 2023.
The big winner of this edition? Angers, closely followed by Rennes which climbed several spots in the ranking, and Strasbourg, making its debut on the podium.
In total, 97 indicators were studied to create the ranking, categorized into 4 categories:
1. Green Heritage
2. Organization
3. Actions and Initiatives
4. Awareness and Promotion
Reims seems to have checked all the boxes in these categories. The city is indeed leading a vibrant green policy.
an active equity of planting and maintaining natural spaces. On the initiative side, new concepts like shared gardens and composters or green roofs have also recently been developed throughout Greater Reims.🏆 C'est le grand jour !
— Observatoire des villes vertes (@ObsVillesVertes) November 14, 2023
🌳L'Observatoire des villes vertes dévoile aujourd'hui le 4e Palmarès des villes les plus vertes de France, 3 ans après sa dernière édition ! 👏
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Over 200 hectares of green spaces in Reims
With its hundred parks and squares spread over 265 hectares, Reims gives a prominent place to greenery and biodiversity. Among the must-visit green spaces are the famous Parc de Champagne, Parc LĂ©o Lagrange, and the Promenades, a true green lung located right in the city center.
On the development front, Reims is currently undergoing a transformation of the canal banks, with renovations gradually starting from the summer of 2025. What’s on the agenda? A waterside promenade along the canal featuring a pedestrian walkway, a footbridge, a water garden, and a barge bar where you can unwind and sip a drink with your feet in the water.
A call for projects has also been launched to oversee the installation of the barges. By clicking here, you can find more information!
Yes, it's idea fishing!
Aerial view of the future riverbanks. © City of Reims
In short, Reims is turning green, and it's wonderful!
If the city has made it to the top of the rankings, it's also because it has invested in its green spaces, spending 103 euros per inhabitant. More plants, more shade, more oxygen… Basically, a city where it feels great to breathe and relax.
So, lace up those sneakers and head out to enjoy this green-friendly environment!
