Twentieth-century Swiss architectLe Corbusier is a major figure inmodern architecture. A pioneer of functionality and reinforced concrete, his iconic buildings include the Villa Savoye in Poissy and the Cité Radieuse in Marseille.
Did you know that Boulogne is also marked by Le Corbusier's legacy? Between 1931 and 1934, together with Pierre Jeanneret, his cousin and close collaborator, he designed and built an innovative building, the first glass apartment block in the history of architecture. At the time, its location overlooking the Bois de Boulogne and Roland Garros was unique. It was here that the genius lived, worked on his projects and created some of his works. With no heirs of his own, he wanted a public institution to preserve all his archives, and so the Fondation Le Corbusier was born in 1968.
To perpetuate Le Corbusier's genius and influence, the Fondation organizes public tours of the architect's apartment-studio from September to the end of July.
Classified as a Historic Monument in 1972, the 240m2 duplex reflects the architect's architectural language: free plan, large glazed sections, roof terrace, polychromy and huge pivoting doors. It offers a unique atmosphere where interior and exterior merge harmoniously. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, it was restored in 2017 and 2018.
An inexhaustible source of inspiration,Le Corbusier's studio apartment is a sanctuary of creativity where the spirit of genius remains eternally alive.
Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Thursday:
from 01:30 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Friday:
from 01:30 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Saturday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.
- from 01:30 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Location
Le Corbusier's studio apartment
24 Rue Nungesser et Coli
92100 Boulogne Billancourt
Access
Metro 9 or 10 Michel-Ange Molitor
Prices
Tarif Réduit: €5
Plein Tarif: €10
Billet Couplé (visite de la maison La Roche et de l'appartement-atelier de Le Corbusier): €15
Average duration
40 min
Official website
www.fondationlecorbusier.fr
