A city within a city, that's a good idea. It was the idea of Le Corbusier, the visionary architect who needs no introduction.
Description
A stone's throw from Saint-Etienne, the Firminy-Vert site is a treat for connoisseurs and the curious alike: a multicoloured Unité d'Habitation, a rather bizarre cone-shaped church, a concave Maison de la Culture, an amphitheatre-style stadium and a swimming pool. You name it, it's Le Corbusier. It's beautiful and, what's more, it's full of juicy little anecdotes. Did you know that the Unité d'Habitation was his second largest building in the world? And that the windows of the Maison de la Culture were musical? And guess what constellation appears in the concrete of Saint-Pierre church? In short, come along to the site for a little lesson in creativity.
Prices
Adult: 6.50 to 8 €.
Free entry for children < 8 years.
Opening period
From 06/01 to 23/02/2025
Opening hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
From 24/02 to 06/07/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 08/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 08/11/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 14/11/2025 to 04/01/2026
Opening hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Spoken languages
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English
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French