Enjoy the creative buildings of Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier buildings on the UNESCO world heritage list
- Creative masterpieces with impressive architecture
- Impressive priory in Éveux
- Beautiful House of Culture and Youth
Dormio Resort Les Portes Du Mont Blanc in Vallorcine is a great all-season holiday destination when it comes to enjoying culture and nature. In the vicinity of Vallorcine you will find, for example, the creative buildings of Le Corbusier, which have been added to the UNESCO world heritage list. Visiting those buildings during your stay in Vallorcine is highly recommended!
The buildings of Le Corbusier
The creative masterpieces of Le Corbusier are distributed among seven different countries and demonstrate the internationalisation of architecture worldwide. The buildings were constructed over a period spanning 50 years. They showed new architecture and methods developed by the Modernist Movement in the 20th century. The most famous buildings by Le Corbusier that have been added to the UNESCO world heritage list are:
- Complexe du Capitole (India)
- National museum of Western Arts (Japan)
- The Curutchet House (Argentina)
- Unité d'habitation (France)
UNESCO building Sainte-Marie de La Tourette
Sainte-Marie de La Tourette is an impressive priory in the municipality of Éveux in France. The construction of this building designed by Le Corbusier 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 have a look inside. This renowned priory was added to the UNESCO world heritage list on 17 July 2016.
UNESCO world heritage site 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 centre. This striking building was completed in 1965 and designed by Le Corbusier. La Maison de la Culture is the only building designed by Corbusier that was built in Firminy while Le Corbusier was still alive. It is a vibrant place where shows and artistic exhibitions are organised frequently; it is definitely worth a visit. This masterpiece has been given UNESCO world heritage status and has been added to the UNESCO world heritage list.
About UNESCO world heritage sites
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention was introduced in 1972. This Convention intends to preserve cultural and natural heritage of a unique value for future generations. Countries that have signed this Convention have agreed that they will aim to identify, protect, conserve, present and transmit to future generations cultural heritage within their national borders.
Stay near these buildings at Dormio Resort Vallorcine
Do you want to visit the beautiful Le Corbusier buildings that are on the UNESCO world heritage list? Near to these buildings, you will find Dormio Resort Les Portes Du Mont Blanc in Vallorcine. Our resort is situated in beautiful surroundings at the foot of Mont Blanc. AAt our resort you can enjoy extensive facilities, including a heated indoor swimming-pool with a wellness center and during winter Restaurant-Bar L’Ours Bleu. Stay in one of the attractive apartments in this authentic mountain village and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Vallorcine!