8 hour(s)
English
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Tour of Montsouris Park and its 1920s modernist artists’ studio-houses
Area shaped by Alphand’s late-19th-century design within Haussmann’s urban plan
Artists like Braque and Ozenfant moved here for larger lots and flexible rules
Key works by Le Corbusier, Perret, and Lurçat
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Set within Paris’s 14th district, this architecture tour circles Montsouris Park—designed by Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand—to explore the remarkable cluster of modernist artists’ studio-houses built during the 1920s. Originally opened in the late 19th century to help structure and pacify the former village of Montrouge, the park became a key element of the Haussmannian urban plan. By the 1920s, affordable rents, spacious plots, and flexible planning rules drew artists from Montparnasse to the area. Georges Braque worked here, while Amédée Ozenfant commissioned his friend Le Corbusier to design his studio-residence. Nearby, Auguste Perret advanced his ideas on reinforced concrete, and André Lurçat erected some of his most significant early works, transforming the district into a living laboratory of modern architecture.
Today, Montsouris Park remains one of Paris’s largest and most beloved green spaces, offering English-style landscapes, a tranquil lake, and tree-lined paths that shift with the seasons. The surrounding cobblestone streets still reveal the area’s artistic legacy: the Ozenfant House at 53 rue de Reille, Le Corbusier’s 1923 studio-residence; André Lurçat’s striking Guggenbühl mansion on Rue Nansouty, a showcase of modernist geometry; and, across Boulevard Jourdan, the International University City, a vibrant educational hub hosting students from around the world. Together, these sites form a rich architectural ensemble where natural beauty, artistic history, and modernist innovation converge.
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I hadn’t been back to Parc Montsouris since 1982 when I was training for the 1982 Paris Marathon, my very first. It’s about 3/4’s of a mile or 1.2 km along the periphery. There’s a couple of restaurants, kiosks, etc. Great place for a leisurely stroll.
"A beautiful Parisian park, ideal for a walk, a picnic, or a moment of relaxation. The paths are clean and the lawns are well-maintained. The atmosphere is calm during the week, a little livelier on weekends with families and runners. The bees are buzzing among the clover that covers the lawn. A true corner of nature in the heart of the 14th arrondissement, perfect for walking barefoot and soaking up the sun." ☀️ 🙏
Such a great park. Lots of benches, grass, and room to spread out. I also loved being able to buy an ice cream in the park.
A very beautiful parc with old trees, perfect for a stroll. Unfortunately it is very frustrating that they apply nonsensical rules to the visitors like : foldable furniture to sit down in the grass areas comfortably is not allowed. Meaning that older people who cannot sit on the ground are segregated. 🤔
Very beautiful park with a small lake. Several playgrounds for little kids. A nice restaurant and a stand for coffee and snacks. Nice walking paths with many trees, well maintained grass for picnic. 2 public toilets and several fountains available for drinking water. Perfect place for families with children
