Villa Savoye

Villa Savoye is a house in Poissy, roughly 19 miles (30 kilometers) west of Paris, designed by Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. The building rests on slender columns of reinforced concrete and displays continuous window bands along the exterior walls that emphasize its clean geometric form.

The building arose as a weekend house for a Parisian family between 1928 and 1931, at a time when modern architecture in France was still rare. After war damage and years of neglect, restoration began in the 1960s, returning the building to its original appearance.

Locals recognize the house as a milestone in modern building design, named after its clients Pierre and Eugénie Savoye who commissioned it. Visitors today walk through the original layout with its ramp and rooftop terrace, elements that shape the journey through every level.

The house opens most days except Mondays and sits on an open plot that is easy to explore on foot. The indoor ramp connects all floors without steps, making the entire tour accessible for people with limited mobility.

The curved walls on the roof frame the view of the surrounding countryside and create a sheltered outdoor space under open sky. This terrace was a key part of the concept to connect living with nature without leaving the suburban plot.

Location: Poissy

Inception: 1931

Architects: Le Corbusier

Creator: Le Corbusier

Architectural style: modern architecture, functionalism

Length: 21.5 m

Width: 19 m

Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant

Fee: Yes

Made from material: reinforced concrete, concrete

Part of: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier

Address: 82, rue de Villiers

Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00

Phone: +33139650106

Website: http://villa-savoye.monuments-nationaux.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.92444,2.02833

Latest update: December 15, 2025 02:38