Each year, the Heritage Days invite visitors to push open doors of places you might only know by name — or that you might not have noticed at all. September 19 and 20, 2026 will reveal monuments, historic houses, gardens and notable buildings across Paris and throughout Île-de-France. In Asnières-sur-Seine, the Villa des Roses sits among those discreet addresses that hide rich stories.
Built in 1882, this 19th-century house is closely tied to the Rancy and Bidel families, two names central to the history of French circus. Over the years, the villa has hosted numerous figures from the arts world, including Rosa Bonheur, Alexandre Dumas fils, and Sarah Bernhardt. The Villa des Roses stands as a reminder of an era when Asnières drew artists, industrialists and prominent families just a few kilometers from Paris. Its architecture, typical of the late 19th century, preserves the charm of bourgeois homes in the nearby Paris suburbs. Yet the house isn’t the only draw. Its tree-lined park houses a cèdre du Liban recognized as an arbre remarquable en Île-de-France.
Today, the mission of the Villa des Roses is first and foremost to preserve and pass on this local memory. Protected by the local urban plan and awarded the label by the association Vieilles Maisons Françaises, it receives special attention to safeguard its architecture, its landscape setting, and the stories of its former occupants. On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2026, the Villa des Roses will thus help visitors gain a deeper understanding of Asnières-sur-Seine’s history and discover a Île-de-France heritage that is architectural, artistic, and familial.
Visit to Villa des Roses
The Villa des Roses is inseparable from the town of Asnières-sur-Seine, where the Rancy and Bidel families are woven into the city’s history.
They built their private mansion there, hosting friends such as Rosa Bonheur, Alexandre Dumas fils, and Sarah Bernhardt.
This property stands next to that of the famous trunk-maker Louis Vuitton, a neighbor whose house partly disappeared in the 1980s during the creation of the LVMH group.
It sits on a street laid out in 1860, north of the former estates of Princess Palatine and the Baron de Prony. It was named “Rue de la Comète” on February 7, 1890.
Under the revised land-use plan (POS) of the town of Asnières-sur-Seine, the property appears in the annex under “heritage and landscape.” In this capacity, it is one of the protected buildings highlighted in the local urban plan.
It was awarded the VMF label (Vieilles maisons françaises) in 2025.
Visits will be organized by Donara Baghdasaryan, guide-conférencière, together with the owner. Expected duration: about one hour. RESERVATION REQUIRED by phone.
The tour will offer a view of the property’s tree-lined park and the Lebanese cedar classified as a remarkable tree in the Île-de-France region, along with the distinctive architecture of this 1882 town house.
Participation terms: Free | Reservation required - 06 81 92 87 20
Times: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Villa of the Roses
Villa des Roses
92600 Asnieres sur Seine
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