Journées de l'Architecture 2025: guided tour of the Fondation Le Corbusier - Maison La Roche

The Journées Nationales de l'Architecture, the unmissable autumn cultural event, is back to celebrate the capital's history and buildings on October 18, 2025! On the program? The discovery of sometimes little-known or inaccessible places, through games, walks or guided tours for an immersion into the heart of Parisian monuments.

Journées Nationales de l'Architecture 2025: program and dates in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
The Journées nationales de l'Architecture are back on October 18 and 19, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. A weekend-long opportunity to visit unusual and historic sites, while taking part in workshops and meetings with architects. [Read more]

The Maison La Roche, designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier, is a true masterpiece of audacity and modernity. Nestled in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement, it embodies his avant-garde vision of 20th-century architecture. The subtle interplay of light and space, the perfect fusion of geometric shapes and innovative materials create an extraordinary experience.

The residence reflects the essence of the modern movement, with its sleek white facades and gravity-defying stilts. The Maison La Roche transcends time, reminding us of Le Corbusier 's timeless ingenuity and his profound impact on contemporary architecture.

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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! [Read more]

The Journées de l'Architecture 2025 program

• Guided tour - Saturday, October 18, every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Designed and built between 1923 and 1925 by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, Maison La Roche was extensively photographed and admired from the late 1920s onwards. Like all the purist villas, it helped establish Le Corbusier as the master of modern architecture. In accordance with the wishes of its patron, Raoul La Roche, the house is divided into two parts: the gallery, which displayed his collection of paintings, and his private apartments. Maison La Roche and Maison Jeanneret are among the 17 Le Corbusier sites listed as World Heritage Sites.