🇫🇷 Reims, France | Living in a Champagne Movie Every Day 🎬🍾

🧳 My first time in France wasn’t Paris—it was Reims! That’s when I realized France isn’t just about “romance”—it’s also about good living, authenticity, and being student-friendly 🥹💗. Let me introduce you to this underrated gem! 👇 🗺️ Where is Reims? • Located in northeastern France, part of the Grand Est region. • 🚄 Just 45 minutes to Paris by TGV—close enough for weekend trips but far enough to escape high costs! 😭 📚 Universities in Reims: 1️⃣ NEOMA Business School – One of France’s top business schools 🎓 2️⃣ Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) – The city’s largest public uni, with a language school (CIEF) for international students 🌍 3️⃣ ESAD de Reims – Public art & design school 🎨 4️⃣ Sciences Po Reims Campus – Focused on North American & African international relations 🌎 🏘️ Life in Reims: • 🥖 Ultra-French: The smell of fresh baguettes every morning—bakeries everywhere! • 💰 Super affordable: Rent is €400-600 (yes, less than half of Paris!). • 🚇 Easy transport: Reliable buses/trams, and the city center is walkable. • 🛒 Asian groceries & restaurants: Enough to survive (though not as many as Paris). 🥳 Annual Events: 1️⃣ Champagne Festivals – Taste at local vineyards (the only place real Champagne comes from! 🍾) 2️⃣ Reims Light Show (Fêtes Johanniques) – The cathedral becomes a rainbow-hued spectacle in summer! 🌈✨ 3️⃣ Christmas Market – Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and festive lights 🎄 4️⃣ Student Culture/Music Festivals – Uni-organized trips (last year, CIEF took students to Versailles!) 🧏 Perfect for you if: • You love cozy, friendly cities. • Don’t want to pay €3 for water in Paris 😅. • But still want quick access to Paris for weekends. Imagine sipping coffee on your balcony, watching the bakery across the street open… pure love! ☕🥐 #StudyInFrance #France #Reims #StudyAbroad #EuropeanCities #ChampagneLife #StudentLife