La Tourette Monastery

La Tourette is a world-renowned monastery, built by Le Corbusier in the mid-20th century, which quickly became a landmark of modern architecture.

A landmark of innovative 20th-century architecture, the La Tourette monastery, built by Le Corbusier in the late 1950s, attracts visitors from all over the world. Today, it is home to a community of 10 Dominican friars who strive to make it a place for encounters and exchanges, through cultural and spiritual retreats, as well as by organizing workshops, guided tours, and school visits. The monastery has a guesthouse with 50 single rooms and a restaurant. It also serves as a contemporary art exhibition space. Designated a historical monument in 1979, it has been one of the 17 Corbusian buildings or sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List since July 17, 2016, as part of the series "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier: An Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement."

Foreign languages ​​spoken: English , Spanish

Minimum age: 7 years