Villa Demoiselle, Art Nouveau residence in central Reims, France.
The Villa Demoiselle displays a concrete and metal framework structure with stained glass windows featuring floral and geometric patterns throughout the building.
The construction of Villa Demoiselle began in 1904 under architect Louis Sorel, commissioned by Henry Vasnier as a residence opposite the Pommery estate.
The interior spaces contain works from Art Nouveau artists including Majorelle, Serrurier-Bovy, Selmersheim, Daum, and Gallé, representing the artistic movement of the era.
Visitors can choose between guided tours in English or French for 27 euros, which include a one-hour exploration and champagne tasting experience.
The villa combines both Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, featuring a mahogany bar by Louis Majorelle and a fireplace created by Paul-Alexandre Dumas.
Location: Reims
Inception: 1908
Architects: Louis Sorel
Address: 56 Bd Henry Vasnier, 51100 Reims, France
Website: http://pommery.tickeasy.com
GPS coordinates: 49.24330,4.05000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
Art Nouveau emerged between 1890 and 1910 as one of Europe's most influential architectural and decorative movements. Architects of this period broke from historical precedents to develop a new visual language characterized by curved lines, plant motifs and richly ornamented facades. The movement took different names across countries: Modernisme in Catalonia, Jugendstil in German-speaking regions, Secession in Austria and Liberty in Italy. This diversity led to regional interpretations that incorporated local craft traditions and cultural characteristics. This collection includes buildings across Barcelona, Paris, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Brussels and other European cities. In Barcelona, works by Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries shape entire streetscapes, including Casa Batlló with its undulating facade and the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista. Paris preserves the celebrated metro stations by Hector Guimard, while Budapest features the Gresham Palace, Museum of Applied Arts and Gellért Baths. Vienna presents characteristic examples of the Austrian variant with the Secession Building and Majolica House. The collection also includes less visited sites such as the Kőrössy Villa in Kecskemét, Horta Museum in Brussels and the railway station in Helsingør, Denmark.
Between 1890 and 1910, Art Nouveau spread across Europe, producing buildings that combined craft traditions with industrial techniques through organic forms, natural motifs, and detailed ornamental work. Architects including Victor Horta in Brussels, Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, and Otto Wagner in Vienna designed structures that departed from historical revival styles, instead emphasizing curved lines, wrought iron elements, and colored glass. The movement encompassed concert halls and railway stations as well as private homes and commercial facades, creating a body of work that remains central to the architectural identity of several European cities. Visitors can trace this development through multiple locations. Brussels offers the Victor Horta Museum, Tassel House, and Hôtel van Eetvelde as prime examples of the Belgian variant. Barcelona showcases Gaudí's Casa Batlló and Bellesguard alongside the Palau de la Musica Catalana with its elaborate tilework. Paris preserves Hector Guimard's Métropolitain entrances and the Lavirotte Building, while Prague presents the Municipal House and the Bedřich Smetana Museum. Nancy serves as a center of French Art Nouveau with the School Museum and Villa Majorelle, and Budapest displays the style through Gresham Palace and the Liszt Academy of Music. From Riga to Turin, Vienna to Belgrade, these buildings document a brief but influential period when architects reshaped urban environments across the continent.
Reims combines ancient monuments and modern structures for photography. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, Roman ruins, and champagne cellars offer varied settings. The city streets, parks, and architectural elements present photo opportunities from different periods. Local gardens, bridges, and the surrounding vineyards complete the range of settings for social media content.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
586 m
Musée Saint-Remi
632 m
Monument to the Heroes of the Black Army
654 m
Église Saint-Nicaise de Reims
636 m
Parc de Champagne
614 m
Ancien Collège des Jésuites de Reims
780 m
Les Crayères
268 m
Automobile Museum Reims-Champagne
846 m
Tennis club de Reims
860 m
Caves Taittinger
324 m
Jardin des buttes saint-Nicaise
144 m
Place des Droits-de-l'Homme
439 m
Comptoir de l'Industrie
180 m
Place Museux
810 m
Fontaine
805 m
Statue du Maréchal Drouet Erlon
656 m
Maison Ruinart
319 m
Villa Tassigny
791 m
Agence d'Urbanisme de Développement et Prospective de la Région de Reims
527 m
Maisons à pans de bois
465 m
Asile de nuit de Reims
392 m
Saint Remi library
836 m
Ancienne église Saint-Julien de Reims
507 m
Chapelle de l'abbé de Saint-Remi de Reims
554 m
Caves Pommery, Ruinart, Veuve-Cliquot, Charles Heidsieck
286 m
Chapelle du Verbe-Incarné et de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel de Reims
871 m
Chemin-Vert Library
787 m
Chapelle des Jésuites de Reims
789 mReviews
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