Villa Savoye
Architecture
· Terres de Seine
· 71 m
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Photo: © Jean-Christophe Ballot Centre des monuments nationaux © FLC (Fondation Le Corbusier) - ADAGP
Located 30 km from Paris, in Poissy, the Villa Savoye is a manifesto of modernity designed by Le Corbusier, a leading architect of the 20th century.
An astonishing white structure at the edge of a forest, Villa Savoye was designed to host friends and provide family rest on weekends. Raised on pilotis and featuring a roof terrace with cylindrical forms, Villa Savoye is a gem of architecture.
A major work in Le Corbusier’s oeuvre, Villa Savoye completes the cycle of villas from the architect’s so-called "Purist" period. Finished in 1931, it has retained its avant-garde character. Using the provocative expressions of the architect, it is both a "machine for living" and a "machine for moving," striking for its formal radicalism. Today, it is recognized as one of the pinnacles of 20th-century architecture.
A true manifesto of modern architecture, Villa Savoye embodies the "five points of a new architecture" theorized by Le Corbusier: pilotis, a free floor plan and façade, horizontal windows, and a roof terrace. This internationally renowned masterpiece is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A major work in Le Corbusier’s oeuvre, Villa Savoye completes the cycle of villas from the architect’s so-called "Purist" period. Finished in 1931, it has retained its avant-garde character. Using the provocative expressions of the architect, it is both a "machine for living" and a "machine for moving," striking for its formal radicalism. Today, it is recognized as one of the pinnacles of 20th-century architecture.
A true manifesto of modern architecture, Villa Savoye embodies the "five points of a new architecture" theorized by Le Corbusier: pilotis, a free floor plan and façade, horizontal windows, and a roof terrace. This internationally renowned masterpiece is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Opens
From 02/05 to 31/08/2024, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.From 01/09 to 30/04, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Price:
From 01/01 to 31/12/2023Full price: 8 €
Group adults: 6.50 € (Groups of 20 or more adults)
Set price group adults: 350 € (Conference visit package 350 € (up to 30 people including entrance fee)).
From 01/01 to 31/12/2024
Reduced price: 7.50 €
Adult: 9 €
Group adults: 7.50 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Coordinates
DD
48.924425, 2.028280
DMS
48°55'27.9"N 2°01'41.8"E
UTM
31U 428818 5419509
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Villa Savoye
82 rue de Villiers
78300 Poissy
78300 Poissy
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