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Centre-Ville in Reims in Marne, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
 

Le Trésor
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The Treasury

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Le Trésor / The Treasury Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse
1. Le Trésor / The Treasury Marker
Inscription.  
Vestige du Chapitre cathédral, cette construction du XIIᵉ siècle était réservée au Trésorier, haut dignitaire chargé de pourvoir aux dépenses du culte et de veiller sur la cathédrale et son trésor (reliques, objets liturgiques ou vêtements sacerdotaux).

Réduits à l’état de ruines, ses vestiges agrémentent un jardin aménagé en 1925.

Rénovée en 2017, la maison accueille le Trésor, point d’information sur les activités culturelles à Reims et espace dédié au projet du futur musée des Beaux-Arts durant son réaménagement.

Plan de la ville et université de Reims (détail), gravure par Jean Collin en 1665, éd. 1843 © BM Reims, TGF #31
Cathédrale von Reims, lithographie par Domenico Quaglio, 1827-28 © BM Reims, CF 1


As a vestige of the cathedral Chapter, this 12th century construction was the dwelling of the Treasurer, a high dignitary responsible for providing for the expenditures of the religious order and for supervising the cathedral and its treasure (relics, liturgical objects and sacerdotal vestments).

Now mostly ruins, the Treasury adorns a garden that was created in 1925.

Renovated in 2017, this house accommodates le Trésor, now an information point on cultural activities in Reims and dedicated to the plans of the future museum of Fine Arts during its redevelopment.

Plan of the city and University of Reims (detail), engraving by Jean Collin in 1665, ed. 1843 © Reims Municipal Library, TGF #31
Reims Cathedral, lithograph by Domenico Quaglio, 1827-28 © Reims Municipal Library, CF 1


Dieser Bau ist ein Überbleibsel des Domkapitels aus dem 12. Jahrhundert und war dem Schatzmeister vorbehalten, einem hohen Würdenträger, der das Sagen über die Ausgaben der Kirche hatte und die Kathedrale und ihre Schätze wie Reliquien, liturgische Objekte oder priesterliche Gewänder bewachte.

Die Überreste beschränken sich auf eine Ruine, die durch einen 1925 angelegten Garten verschönert wurde.

2017 wurde die Ruine renoviert. Hier befindet sich inzwischen eine Informationsstelle über die kulturellen Aktivitäten von Reims und ein Bereich, der dem Projekt des zukünftigen Museums für Schöne Künste während seiner Umgestaltung gewidmet ist.

Plan der Stadt und Universität Reims (Detail), Kupferstich von Jean Collin aus dem Jahr 1665, Ausgabe 1843 © Stadtbibliothek Reims, TGF #31
Kathedrale von Reims, Lithografie von Domenico Quaglio, 1827-28 © Stadtbibliothek Reims, GF 1

 
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Monument, City of Reims, Greater Reims Urban Community.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
 
Location. 49° 15.243′ N, 4° 1.966′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Marne. It is in Centre-Ville. It is at the intersection of Rue du Trésor and Rue Guillaume de Machault, on the right when traveling north on Rue du Trésor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rue Guillaume de Machault, Reims, Grand Est 51100, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edmond Marin la Meslée (within shouting distance of this marker); Maison du Trésorier du Chapitre de la Cathédral (within shouting distance of this
Le Trésor / The Treasury Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
2. Le Trésor / The Treasury Marker
The marker is located at the far left side.
marker); Statue de Jeanne d’Arc / Statue of Joan of Arc (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathédrale Notre-Dame (within shouting distance of this marker); Porte et Place du Chapitre de la Cathédral (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Banques de la rue Carnot / Banks on Rue Carnot (about 90 meters away); Cathédrale (about 90 meters away); Palais de justice / Palace of Justice (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reims.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Cathédral Notre-Dame (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Quartier des Banques (was about 90 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
 
Le Trésor / The Treasury Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
3. Le Trésor / The Treasury Marker
The view of the marker and ruins with the cathedral in the background.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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