The visit of this villa allows you to discover the work of Le Corbusier (whose real name was Charles-Edouard Jeanneret).
And more specifically, the 5 basic elements of its architecture : the pilings, the roof terrace, the plan, the banded windows and the free facade
This villa was classified as a historical monument while Le Corbusier was still alive
It is very avant-garde, from a great modernism for the time, a "box in the air built in reinforced concrete
This house was the weekend home of the industrialist family from Lille, the Savoyes
? Our opinion on this visit
It is fascinating for anyone interested in architecture or for those who are unfamiliar with Le Corbusier's work
It allows to to make the youngest aware of architecture and the phenomenon of Le Corbusier, architect, but also urban planner, decorator, sculptor and painter
You can download the children's booklet before your visit: it tells the children the history of this house, presents Le Corbusier, the villa in the form of little quizzes and games
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