Cabanon de vacances
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
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In the coastal village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, Le Corbusier built the Cabanon de vacances in 1951—the only vacation retreat he ever constructed for himself. This modest log cabin, designed in vernacular style, became his cherished seaside escape from Paris, where he spent every August for fourteen years. The wood-constructed structure's intimate appeal lay in its location, offering the architect respite and privacy. Today it is recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing seventeen works by Le Corbusier, marking the world's smallest inscribed properties, and stands as a classified historical monument.
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Movement
- Built
- Type
- log cabin, cottage
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, classified historical monument
- Place
- Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
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