Architecture

La Villa Savoye, une curiosité architecturale signée Le Corbusier

Architecture Days 2026 at Villa Savoye: Weekend program

In Yvelines, Villa Savoye participates in the 2026 edition of Architecture Days: discover the lineup of activities for October 17 and 18.

Fausse maison médiéval île de la Cité Notre Dame

Near Notre-Dame, this astonishing medieval-looking house is actually a 1950s-era creation.

On Île de la Cité, just a stone’s throw from Notre-Dame, a residence regularly catches the eye of passersby, especially when seen from the Seine on a cruise. With its turret, mullioned windows and medieval vibe, it seems to have traversed the centuries. Yet this house on Rue des Ursins is the work of architect Fernand Pouillon, completed in the late 1950s.

For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the Museum of Plans-Reliefs is offering family-friendly tours and activities.

On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Paris Museum of Relief Maps invites people of all ages to discover the 28 relief maps on display at the heart of the Invalides and to try their hand at the art of model-making, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Gare de Saint-Leu-la-Forêt Patrimoine d'intérêt regional

With its clock tower and timber-framed façade, this Val-d’Oise railway station looks as if it were from another era.

With its postcard-perfect silhouette, a clock tower that towers over the platforms, and half-timbered façades, this station stands out from the usual image of suburban stations. Heir to the sweeping railway transformations of the interwar period, it preserves a distinctive charm that whisks travelers to another era, long before daily commutes and information screens.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Relief Map Museum in Paris: theatrical tours and mystery quests

Night of Museums 2026 is making its comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To celebrate, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, located within the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement, will stay open late and present a specially curated program for the occasion on May 23, 2026.

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Did you know? A fire had devastated the City Hall—here's what it looked like before the blaze.

On May 24, 1871, right in the heart of Paris, the City Hall was destroyed by a fire set during the Paris Commune. Before it was rebuilt in the 19th century, the building showcased a Renaissance style inherited from François I, a look that can still be admired today at the Musée Carnavalet through models and original architectural details. Curious about what it looked like? Here's the story!

L'Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés, le cœur du Quartier Latin

Why has Romanesque architecture almost entirely disappeared in Paris, and where can you find it?

While the capital is a proud exponent of Gothic architecture, it also had many Romanesque buildings before that. With the passage of time, however, the vast majority have disappeared... except for a few die-hards!

Fondation Louis Vuitton: VR experience and architectural tours of Frank Gehry's building

The Fondation Louis Vuitton takes you behind the scenes in the run-up to its next exhibition! From February 26 to April 6, 2025, explore Frank Gehry's masterpiece through an architectural tour and an immersive VR experience.

Victor Baltard: tours and events in the architect's footsteps in Paris 2025

This year, the city of Paris has decided to highlight the figure of Victor Baltard, architect of the old Parisian Halles. Conferences, tours and free events are planned to celebrate him.

Maison La Roche de Le Corbusier : visitez l'œuvre de l'architecte emblématique, à Paris

Le Corbusier: what are the architect's creations to discover in Paris?

Charles-Edouard Jeannerret-Gris - known as Le Corbusier - is one of the best-known French architects of the 20th century. Building on his success, he took part in numerous projects in France and abroad, many of them in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

When the city takes to the Games: nomadic fan zones on show at the Cité de l'architecture

To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Mini Maousse microarchitecture competition asked students to design nomadic fan zones, to be discovered at an exhibition at the Cité de l'architecture, from March 20, 2024.

Découverte de l'architecture de Noisy-le-Grand, des Arènes de Picasso aux Espaces Abraxas

Discover the Espaces d'Abraxas, Noisy's famous filming location, on guided tours.

In Noisy-le-Grand, Les Espaces d'Abraxas is particularly well known for having hosted several film shoots, including blockbusters. You now have the opportunity to discover this architectural complex with its unusual design, during guided tours.

Les Arènes de Picasso, the emblematic real estate complex in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

The Palacio d'Abraxas, designed by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, is well known in Noisy-le-Grand, but you may have already caught a glimpse of this unusual building nicknamed "les camemberts de Noisy".

Le Corbusier's Maison La Roche: visit the iconic architect's work in Paris

In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, an architectural treasure emerges: the Maison La Roche, the fruit of the innovative spirit of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1920s. A pioneer of architectural purism, this daring residence redefined the rules of modern architecture. Today, the Maison La Roche has become a symbol of innovation and creativity, welcoming the public to exhibitions of design and contemporary art. A great opportunity to (re)discover its spaces!