Paris: Modern Architecture: Le Corbusier

Paris stands as a key center of the Modern Movement, and this tour highlights the city’s deep connection to one of its most influential figures, the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier. Your journey begins with a public transport route that links several of his most iconic works in Paris, including the apartment-studio where he lived and worked on Nungesser-et-Coli Street. You will continue to La Roche House—now the headquarters of the Fondation Le Corbusier—an exemplary model of early modernist design. Nearby, you will also explore residential buildings by Robert Mallet-Stevens, a contemporary of Le Corbusier whose geometric forms and clean lines embody the spirit of modern architecture. As you move through these remarkable spaces, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the architectural ideas and innovations that shaped this pivotal era.

The tour then leads to the university district, home to two significant works by Le Corbusier: the Swiss Pavilion and the Maison du Brésil, both showcasing his mature architectural style and commitment to functional, human-centered design. Accompanied by a professional architect, you’ll uncover the principles, philosophies, and urban concepts that guided Le Corbusier and his peers. For a complete immersion in his legacy, the itinerary can be extended with a special excursion to the iconic Villa Savoye in Poissy—an architectural masterpiece that brilliantly demonstrates the “Five Points of Architecture,” including pilotis, roof gardens, free plans, open façades, and ribbon windows. This enriching experience offers a comprehensive journey through the vision and creativity that transformed modern architecture.