Guided Tour of Villa Douce

By URCA

SEPTEMBER 19

During European Heritage Days, you can explore Villa Douce on a one-hour guided tour.

This Art Deco mansion in Reims, which is usually closed to the public, is opening its remarkable spaces as part of the Relais du Goût event.

The foyer, staircase, living room, dining room, auditorium, bedrooms, and terrace reveal the history and elegance of the 1930s.

Free admission

Discover Villa Douce in Reims during a free one-hour guided tour on Saturday, September 19—reservations required.

In detail

Step inside Villa Douce and discover one of Reims’ most remarkable Art Deco residences. Built between 1929 and 1934 for notary André Douce by architects Pol Gosset and Jacques Debat-Ponsan, the villa exemplifies the architectural elegance of the 1930s, with its brick facade and interior inspired by the ocean liner style.

During the guided tour, you’ll explore areas that are usually closed to the public and observe the details that make this place so unique. The tour takes you from the lobby to the staircase, then to the living room, dining room, and auditorium on the ground floor. You’ll continue to the first floor to see the bedrooms, before heading to the second-floor terrace overlooking the garden.

Renowned for its remarkable music salon, Villa Douce is now home to the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. This special open house, offered as part of European Heritage Days and the Relais du Goût, gives you the opportunity to explore its history, architecture, and iconic spaces in a small group.

Villa Douce

Built between 1929 and 1934 for notary André Douce by architects Pol Gosset and Jacques Debat-Ponsan, Villa Douce is a remarkable example of Reims Art Deco architecture. Its brick façade and its interior, inspired by the ocean liner style, reflect the elegance of the 1930s. Listed as a historic site for its music salon, it is now home to the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne.

URCA

The University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne is currently housed in the Villa Douce and is opening its doors to the public on a special basis as part of the Relais du Goût and the European Heritage Days.

Ticket Office

Practical Information

Duration: 1 hour
Location: Villa Douce – 9 boulevard de la Paix, 51100 Reims
20 participants per tour – Reservations by phone at 03 26 91 84 15 before September 19
In French

Prices:
Free admission—reservations must be made by phone before September 19.

Dates and times:
Saturday, September 19 (4 time slots): 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m.