Maison-atelier de Foujita, Historical artist residence and workshop in Villiers-le-Bâcle, France
Maison-atelier de Foujita is a residential building in Villiers-le-Bâcle with an attic workshop where French-Japanese artist Léonard Foujita created his artworks, including designs for the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix Chapel in Reims. The 18th-century structure was substantially renovated by the artist to suit his living and working needs.
The 18th-century building was acquired by Foujita in 1960, when he undertook major renovations to transform it into his final home. He lived and worked there until his death in 1968.
The house displays Foujita's personal collection of objects he gathered during his travels, showing how Japanese and French artistic traditions came together in his life and work. The rooms reveal how he wove daily living with creative practice.
This property can only be visited by guided tour, so advance booking is essential before arriving. It is worth contacting ahead of time to arrange a visit, as tour slots are limited and availability varies by day.
The building is preserved exactly as Foujita left it, including a large mural painting that served as a preparatory study for his chapel decorations. This intact wall painting offers a rare glimpse into his working process and artistic methods.
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