Villa Douce, Art Deco private mansion in Boulevard de la Paix, Reims, France

Villa Douce is a red brick mansion with reinforced concrete features located on Boulevard de la Paix in Reims. The building combines two functional sections: one dedicated to notarial office work and the other to residential living.

Notary André Douce commissioned architect Pol Gosset to build this mansion as part of Reims's post-war reconstruction. Work began in 1929 using reinforced concrete clad in red brick in the Art Deco style, and was completed in 1932. It was restored in 1986–1987 by architect Jean-Baptiste Michel for the offices of S.O.R.E.F.I., directed by Paul Samuel.

The music salon with its acoustic design and adjoining gallery reflect how social gatherings shaped the house's purpose. These spaces show how affluent residents of that era hosted cultural events within their homes.

The mansion stands on a wide boulevard in central Reims and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should note that this is a protected private residence and can only be viewed from the exterior.

The suspended staircase with its wrought-iron balustrade, the large music salon with a gallery and abat-son, and the semi-circular area opening onto the park through glass doors have been listed as Monuments historiques since 1993. From 1994 to 2021 the villa housed the presidency of the U.R.C.A.