Reims Cathedral Coronation Facade

Pick any four 4-inch tiles — National Parks you've been to, a Smokies set, the four seasons of one place. $ for a set of , cork-backed, ready to live on the table.

Each tile ships in a kraft box, tied with cream ribbon, with a handwritten note from the studio if you'd like to add one.

Three or five different vistas, hung together — a chapter of places you've been, or want to go.

Thirty-three kings of France were crowned at Notre-Dame de Reims, from Louis VIII in 1223 to Charles X in 1825. The tradition traced back to the baptism of Clovis I on this same ground around 498 AD by Bishop Remigius, which French kings considered the founding of Christian France.

L'Ange au Sourire is a 13th-century statue on the left portal of the west facade, one of the most photographed sculptures in Gothic art. A German artillery shell decapitated her in September 1914; the head was found in the rubble and restored to the figure in 1926.

Construction of the present Gothic cathedral began in 1211, replacing an earlier Romanesque building destroyed by fire. The main body was largely complete by 1275, and the twin west towers were finished by 1481. The site itself has held a cathedral since at least the 5th century.

Yes. Joan of Arc led the dauphin Charles VII to Reims for his coronation on 17 July 1429, in the middle of the Hundred Years' War. The coronation was the political climax of her military campaign and confirmed Charles as legitimate king of France.

On 19 September 1914, German artillery shells set fire to the wooden scaffolding around the cathedral. The roof and many sculptures were destroyed. Restoration funded in part by John D. Rockefeller Jr. ran through the 1920s and 1930s and reopened the cathedral in 1938.

The Gallery of Kings is a row of fifty-six monumental statues of French kings set across the upper west facade. The central figure, slightly larger than the rest, is Clovis I being baptised by Bishop Remigius. Most of the statues now in place are 19th and 20th-century replacements; the originals are kept in the Palace of Tau.

The cathedral is open daily without admission charge, typically from 7:30 in the morning to 7:30 in the evening, with hours adjusted around services. The neighbouring Palace of Tau, which holds the original facade statuary, charges a separate admission. The TGV from Paris Est reaches Reims in about forty-five minutes.

It's been a thoughtful piece for customers who studied in France, married into a French family, or hold a tie to Reims itself. The Coronation Facade carries French history in a way that resonates beyond decoration. The Small or Medium with a handwritten note from the studio sits well on a bookshelf or mantel.

The artwork's deep blues, ochres, and stained-glass jewel-tones land naturally in three rooms: a French Country interior with warm woods and linen; a Jewel-tone Maximalist library with leather, brass, and warm textiles; or a Dark Academia study with old books and oxblood walls.

Heritage-modern interiors, old-world architectural references softened by clean lines and warm neutrals, have been the leading direction in serious interior design through the mid-2020s. Gothic facades, ecclesiastical stained glass, and Old World stonework are core references for the style. A Medium or Large in a black wood frame anchors the look.

Above a standard sofa (about 7 feet wide), the single Large reads at scale; a 4-tile Mural fills the wall above more confidently. Over a console table, a Medium or Small holds its own without overwhelming the surface; a Triptych across a console reads as a hung altarpiece.

Yes. The ceramic surface is fully sealed and the colour is slowly infused into the tile under high heat and pressure, so it handles humidity and temperature swings. Order the Dura Satin finish (soft sheen, scratch-resistant) or Matte for bathrooms, showers, kitchen backsplashes, or any vertical installation.

A soft microfibre cloth and water handle everyday dust and fingerprints. For kitchen or bathroom installations with grease or hard-water spots, a drop of mild dish soap on the cloth is enough. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach, and ammonia-based cleaners; the surface does not need them.

Yes. Every WenderVista piece is painted in-house by Reid Wender, the studio's curator and eye. There is no licensing and no third-party catalog. The Coronation Facade tile exists because Reid chose the place and the angle. Each tile is hand-finished in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the foot of the Smoky Mountains.