Le Corbusier and the chapel of Notre Dame du Haut
Amy here: On Wednesday morning, on our way to Mulhouse, we stopped at the chapel of Notre Dame du Haut to tour this amazing structure that was designed by Le Corbusier, a Swiss-born architect who later became a French citizen. The chapel is built mainly of concrete, and has three alters, including an outside alter on the wall behind me in the photo below. Patrick, our new friend from Luxeil, took this picture. We’re listening to our audioguides.
The chapel was completed in 1955, and Le Corbusier was passionate about the location, on a hilltop near Ronchamp with four beautiful and distinct views of neighboring towns, mountains, and valleys. Here’s one of them:
We weren’t allowed to take pictures inside, but it’s very simple, and there’s a striking wall of colored glass windows. There’s a substantial gargoyle/rainspout to handle all the rain that flows from that magnificent roof:
Here we are in front of the outdoor chapel:
And the front door:
with Le Corbusier’s thumbprints:
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