Poissy: Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye - Entry Ticket
Ile-de-France, Chamonix
Commissioned by Pierre and Eugénie Savoye from the avant-garde architect, Le Corbusier, the Villa Savoye remains an icon of the Modern Movement, listed since 2016 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier in Poissy
The Villa Savoye is an iconic country house designed by architect Le Corbusier, located in Poissy, France. It suits architecture enthusiasts and history lovers interested in modernist design and UNESCO heritage sites.
Highlights
- Iconic villa designed by Le Corbusier
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016
- Represents Le Corbusier’s concept of an architectural promenade
Description
In late summer 1928, Pierre and Eugénie Savoye commissioned Le Corbusier to design a weekend country house on their land in Poissy where they could stay with their son and receive friends. Le Corbusier, known for his avant-garde style, used new materials such as concrete and experimented with prefabrication, although most elements were cast or made on site including hollow cement bricks.
The Villa Savoye is not just another house but the culmination of Le Corbusier’s decade of research, embodying the five points of new architecture: pilotis, long horizontal windows, flat roof, free floor plan, and free facade design. Le Corbusier created a true architectural promenade through the building.
During World War II, the villa was requisitioned by German forces as a strategic lookout and later occupied by the American army. The house was severely damaged during the war and the Savoyes chose not to restore it, instead converting it to farm storage. The villa was later threatened with demolition during Poissy’s urban expansion in the 1950s.
Architects and preservationists campaigned to save the villa. In 1959, it was purchased by the French state and underwent restoration. It was classified as a Historic Monument in 1965 and has since been restored several times with research into the original wall polychromy.
In 2016, the Villa Savoye was inscribed by UNESCO as part of 17 Le Corbusier sites worldwide, recognizing its architectural and cultural significance.
Includes
- Entrance ticket
Important Information
- Opening hours may vary; please check before your visit
- Last admission 30 minutes before closing
- Closed Mondays, January 1, May 1, and December 25
- Free entry on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November, and December and during European Heritage Days (third weekend of September)
- Free entry for visitors under 18 or EU citizens under 26 with valid photo ID presented at the ticket office
- No pets except guide dogs
- No strollers allowed inside the monument
- Visual bag checks apply and large bags or suitcases are not allowed; no luggage storage available
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For the best experience, book tickets in advance, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and visit during spring or early autumn for milder weather.
