Notre-Dame du Haut is a Roman Catholic chapel in Ronchamp, France. Built in 1955, it is one of the finest examples of the architecture of Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier. The chapel is a working religious building and is under the guardianship of the private foundation Association de l’Œuvre de Notre-Dame du Haut.
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Colline Notre-Dame du Haut Architect, Le Corbusier.
⛪️ One of the masterpieces of modern architecture
⛪️ Completed in 1955, located in eastern France.
⛪️ Replaced a previous chapel that was destroyed during World War II.
⛪️ To be a symbol of hope and renewal.
⛪️ The most striking features of the Ronchamp Chapel ;
Its unconventional and sculptural form, which is designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Its lights playing a big symbolic role Statue of Virgin Mary from 18th century A hollow shell supported by fifteen reinforced concrete pillars. These walls, non-bearing, are from old chapel destroyed in 1944.
⛪️ Its simplicity and austerity, which creates a sense of spiritual introspection. Despite its starkness, the space is imbued with a sense of peace and serenity.
⛪️ It is an example of modernist architecture that defies conventional expectations of what a religious building should look like.
⛪️ It is a must-see destination for architecture enthusiasts and spiritual...
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The Notre Dame du Haut chapel by Le Corbusier has been on my must-visit list for years. Around the main chapel, Le Corbusier also designed some additional structures, including a charming little house where the priest still lives.
I wasn’t aware that Renzo Piano designed the ticket office and the monastery, or that Prouvé created the three bells for the chapel.
We visited around sunset, just before closing at 4:30 PM. The way the sunlight filtered through the windows was absolutely mesmerizing. I highly recommend planning your visit around this time. Keep in mind that the last entry is at 4:30 PM, and the site closes at 5 PM.
With a student ticket, we paid $6.50 per person, which felt reasonable for such a unique and...
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As an architecturelover and Le Corbusier-fangirl, I loved visiting the Notre Dame Du Haut! It is currently being renovated, the facades were finished, currently they're working on the tower and after that they will finish with the interior. It's actually really okay to visit during the renovationworkd. You can have a look at the beautiful facades, but still see the old tower a bit (with a cracks). Looking forward to the renovated interior. Recommend walking around a bit and enjoy the building by Renzo Piano. The buildings are perfectly integrated and interect beautifully with nature, the buildings don't impose on the environment. Small but nice museumshop. The website is...
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