Explore the unique UNESCO world heritage sites
of Le Corbusier

Explore the unique UNESCO world heritage sites
of Le Corbusier

UNESCO buildings of Le Corbusier


  • Unique world heritage sites with impressive architecture
  • Listed priory in Éveux
  • Striking building in Firminy

Visit the unique UNESCO world heritage sites of Le Corbusier during your stay in the French Alps. Dormio Resort Les Portes Du Grand Massif in Flaine is situated in beautiful surroundings near Mont Blanc and close to these creative buildings. Our resort is the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy visiting these beautiful UNESCO world heritage sites in the French Alps.

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Le Corbusier buildings on the UNESCO world heritage list

Le Corbusier buildings on the UNESCO world heritage list

The creative buildings of Le Corbusier are distributed among seven different countries. These world heritage sites demonstrate the internationalisation of architecture worldwide. These creative masterpieces were built over a period spanning 50 years and demonstrated the new architecture and methods of the Modernist Movement developed in the 20th century. You can find a number of UNESCO world heritage sites of Le Corbusier in the vicinity of our resort. Some of his buildings that can be found elsewhere are:

  • Complexe du Capitole (India)
  • National Museum of Western Art (Japan)
  • The Curutchet House (Argentina)
  • Unité d'Habitation (France)
UNESCO building Sainte-Marie de La Tourette

UNESCO building Sainte-Marie de La Tourette

Saint-Marie de La Tourette is a unique priory in the French municipality of Éveux. This listed building was designed by Le Corbusier and was completed in 1960. It has a minimalist design, as befits a priory’s purpose. You can not only admire this priory from the outside, but you can also visit it. This impressive building was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites on 17 July 2016.

UNESCO building Maison de la Culture de Firminy

La Maison de la Culture de Firminy, the House of Culture and Youth, is now used as a cultural establishment. Le Corbusier designed this striking building, which was built in 1965. The House of Culture and Youth is the only building in Firminy designed by Le Corbusier which was completed during his lifetime. The Maison de la Culture regularly organises shows and art exhibitions. This creative masterpiece is a unique UNESCO world heritage site which is certainly worth a visit!

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About the UNESCO World Heritage Convention

The UNESCO World Heritage Convention intends to better preserve cultural and natural heritage of a unique value for future generations. The Convention was introduced in 1972. Countries that have signed the UNESCO World Heritage Convention have agreed that they will aim to identify, protect, conserve, present and transmit to future generations cultural heritage within their national borders.

Stay at our resort in Flaine, close to these UNESCO buildings

Stay at our resort in Flaine, close to these UNESCO buildings

A visit to the Le Corbusier buildings on the UNESCO world heritage list during your stay at Dormio Resort Les Portes Du Grand Massif in Flaine is highly recommended! Our resort is situated in the French Alps, at an altitude of 1,850 metres. From the resort you have spectacular views of the mountainous scenery. Make your stay even more enjoyable and make the most of the extensive facilities at our resort, which include a heated indoor swimming-pool, a wellness centre, a gym and a restaurant and bar. Make the most of your unforgettable stay in the French Alps!