Unite d'Habitation and the Radiant City
Iconic brutalist-modernist residential block in Marseille, designed by Le Corbusier, built 1947-1952, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

πŸ“œ Iconic brutalist-modernist residential block by Le Corbusier in Marseille, France.
πŸ” Known as CitΓ© radieuse or 'Radiant City', designed 1947-1952, and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2016.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Experience revolutionary brutalist-modernist urban architecture
πŸ™οΈ Explore a 'city in a city' with diverse community spaces and 'streets in the clouds'
πŸ–ΌοΈ Visit MaMO contemporary art center on the rooftop, offering views of Marseille, mountains, and the Mediterranean
🍽️ Enjoy on-site hotel, restaurants, and shops

Why Avoid

β˜€οΈ Rooftop lacks shade on hot days
🚧 Limited public access to residential floors
🚫 Some rooftop areas (like the kiddie pool) are private
🚧 Limited views from some rooftop sections due to high walls

Tips

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Freely explore public floors and rooftop after signing in
πŸ—£οΈ Guided tours available weekly in English for exhibition apartments
🏨 Stay at Hotel Le Corbusier for a full experience
🌳 Explore the nearly 3-hectare surrounding park

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily 9:00 - 18:00

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