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Guided Tour of Villa Douce<\/h1>\n

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By URCA<\/h3>\n

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SEPTEMBER 19<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1781859361296{padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]During European Heritage Days, you can explore Villa Douce on a one-hour guided tour.<\/p>\n

This Art Deco mansion in Reims, which is usually closed to the public, is opening its remarkable spaces as part of the Relais du Go\u00fbt event.<\/p>\n

The foyer, staircase, living room, dining room, auditorium, bedrooms, and terrace reveal the history and elegance of the 1930s.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1781512729431{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Free admission<\/h5>\n

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In detail<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1781859413799{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]Step inside Villa Douce and discover one of Reims\u2019 most remarkable Art Deco residences. Built between 1929 and 1934 for notary Andr\u00e9 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. <\/p>\n

During the guided tour, you\u2019ll 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\u2019ll continue to the first floor to see the bedrooms, before heading to the second-floor terrace overlooking the garden. <\/p>\n

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 Go\u00fbt, gives you the opportunity to explore its history, architecture, and iconic spaces in a small group.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1781093388721{background-color: #FBF8ED !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1781093296245{background-color: #E6BC4D !important;}” el_class=”lieu”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5828″ style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”wpbai-chef”]<\/p>\n

Villa Douce<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Built between 1929 and 1934 for notary Andr\u00e9 Douce by architects Pol Gosset and Jacques Debat-Ponsan, Villa Douce is a remarkable example of Reims Art Deco architecture. Its brick fa\u00e7ade 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1781093388721{background-color: #FBF8ED !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1781511234896{background-color: #C7DCEF !important;}” el_class=”lieu”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5827″ style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”wpbai-chef”]<\/p>\n

URCA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]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 Go\u00fbt and the European Heritage Days.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row background-position=”center-center”][vc_column width=”1\/6″ row-text-align=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1781173094716{padding-bottom: 5px !important;}” el_class=”wpbai-chef”]<\/p>\n

Ticket Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Practical Information<\/h5>\n

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\"\u231b\" Duration<\/strong>: 1 hour
\"\ud83d\udccd\"\/ Location<\/strong>: Villa Douce \u2013 9 boulevard de la Paix, 51100 Reims
\"\ud83d\udc65\"\/ 20 participants per tour \u2013 Reservations by phone at 03 26 91 84 15 before September 19<\/strong>
\"\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f\"\/ In French<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcb0\" Prices<\/strong>:
\nFree admission\u2014reservations must be made by phone before September 19.<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcc6\" Dates and times<\/strong>:
Saturday, September 19 (4 time slots): 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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