Chapelle Le Corbusier, Ronchamp

Beschrijving

The Chapelle Le Corbusier in Ronchamp (Burgundy - Franche-Comté), in the south of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, is a unique site of great historical, artistic and spiritual value. Known the world over, it attracts visitors from all walks of life, from the passionate architect to the curious visitor.

The famous Swiss architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, built a chapel here in 1955. Jean Prouvé built a bell tower in the 1970s, and recently, in 2011, Renzo Piano began work on the hill. The result is a harmonious architectural ensemble comprising the Sainte-Claire monastery, the Porterie, the campanile and the Notre-Dame du Haut chapel. The latter, an iconic building, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 17 July 2016, alongside 16 other sites, under the heading "The architectural work of Le Corbusier, an exceptional contribution to the modern movement".