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Transformed at the end of the 17th century by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Robert de Cotte, the Tau
Palace still holds rooms that have retained their medieval aspect. This is the case with the Palatine
Chapel (13th century) and the Tau Room, in which the coronation banquet was held. Decorating the walls are 15th century tapestries which tell the story of "Mighty King Clovis".
The royal treasury's most remarkable objects are Charlemagne's talisman (9th century) and Saint Remi's chalice (12th century). The Sainte-Ampoule, or "holy flask", contains the holy oil with which new kings were anointed during the coronation ceremony.
Closed on Monday and 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November and 25 December. Open from 9.30am to 6.30 in the high season and from 9.30am to 12.30am and from 2pm to 5.30pm in the low season.
Entrance through the palace courtyard.
From 6 May to 8 September : second entrance through the Cathedral.
Visits of the upper parts of Cathedral in season.
Restaurant.
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