Comedians born in Reims

Reims, in the Marne department of the Grand Est region, is often called the unofficial capital of Champagne and ranks among France's most historic cities. Its Gothic cathedral hosted the coronation of French kings for centuries, and the chalk cellars beneath the surrounding hills still mature the sparkling wine that made the region famous.

As a lively university city, Reims supports theatres and cultural venues where touring stand-up and French-language comedy find a receptive audience. The comedians Olivier Marie Emmanuel de Benoist de Gentissart and Kyan Khojandi were both born here.