Firminy Vert, Architectural complex in Firminy, France
The Firminy Vert complex incorporates residential units, a cultural center, a stadium, and the Saint-Pierre Church, designed with concrete and geometric forms.
Le Corbusier developed this modernist neighborhood between 1954 and 1965, transforming a former industrial mining area into an integrated urban development.
The Maison de la Culture features a curved roof and a musical facade pattern created by composer Xenakis, hosting performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors can explore three main buildings through guided tours lasting 90 minutes, including the cultural center, stadium, and Saint-Pierre Church.
The stadium represents the only sports facility in France classified as a historical monument, with seating arrangements inspired by Greco-Roman amphitheaters.
Location: Firminy
Architects: Le Corbusier
Address: Maison de la culture, Bd Périph. du Stade, 42700 Firminy, France 42700 Firminy
Opening Hours: Monday 13:30-18:00; Wednesday-Sunday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33477610872
Website: http://sitelecorbusier.com
GPS coordinates: 45.38300,4.28700
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Between plains, dormant volcanoes, and deep forests, the Loire reveals a wealth of cultural heritage. Here, medieval castles stand alongside the wild landscapes of gorges and the Pilat massif, abbeys weave through hills and valleys, and fortified villages still carry the scent of the Middle Ages. From Saint-Étienne to Roanne, you pass cobbled streets, castles perched on heights, hidden waterfalls, and buildings designed by Le Corbusier. Each turn tells a chapter of history, an ancient stone, a landscape brought to life by the wind. The Loire is a land of contrasts, both industrial and poetic, proud of its legacy. These are the places not to miss to explore its soul, between built heritage and preserved nature.
Saint-Pierre church
81 m
Cultural Centre of Firminy-Vert
172 m
Gorges de la Loire
5 km
Firminy-Vert Stadium
88 m
Pont du Pertuiset
4.2 km
Château des Bruneaux
463 m
Plateau de la Danse
5.9 km
Puits des Combes
7 km
Église de Firminy
564 m
Château, Roche-la-Molière
6.4 km
Puits du Marais
4.8 km
Porte Saint-Pierre
369 m
Église Saint Pierre
7 km
Église de Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon
4.1 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pont-Salomon
5.8 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure
4 km
Château de Feugerolles
4.2 km
Église de la Sainte-Vierge de Roche-la-Molière
6.3 km
Église Saint-Clément du Chambon-Feugerolles
3.4 km
Église de Malmont
3.6 km
Église Saint-Just de Saint-Just-Malmont
5.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Faye
6.9 km
Château seigneurial
7 km
Presbytère de Pont-Salomon
5.8 km
Château de la Grangeasse
6.9 km
Château de Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon
4.2 km
Château Dorian
1.5 km
Chapelle Sainte-Foy-du-Châtelet du Châtelet
7 kmReviews
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