Villa Savoye is an internationally renowned modernist house designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, located in the town of Poissy on the western outskirts of Paris, France. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.
To skip the detail, and just book your tickets, head here.
This guide was updated in September 2026 to reflect the ongoing €9.00 adult ticket price and the strict ban on large bags and luggage under current Vigipirate security rules.
Quick facts about Villa Savoye
| Category | Details |
| Opening hours | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (summer), 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (winter), closed Mondays |
| Ticket prices | Adults €9.00, Under 18s Free |
| Address | 82 Rue de Villiers, 78300 Poissy, France |
| Nearest public transport or parking | Poissy Station (RER A / Transilien Line J) |
| Typical time needed to visit | 1 to 1.5 hours |
Villa Savoye opening hours
Villa Savoye operates on a seasonal schedule and is closed every Monday year-round. From 2 May to 31 August, the summer hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From 1 September to 30 April, the winter hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last admission is permitted 30 minutes before closing time. The monument is closed on 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December, and closes early at 4:00 p.m. on 24 December.
Villa Savoye ticket prices
Admission requires a general entry ticket, which grants access to the historic house and the surrounding grounds.
Standard adult admission costs €9.00, while entry is free for visitors under 18 and EU citizens aged 18 to 25. Villa Savoye is included in the Paris Museum Pass, alongside other major regional attractions such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Palace of Versailles. It also includes several castles around Paris, such as the Chateau de Vincennes, the Chateau de Compiegne and the Chateau de Pierrefonds.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in September 2026.
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How to get to Villa Savoye
Villa Savoye is located in Poissy, making public transport from central Paris highly convenient.
Visitors can take the RER A train network or the Transilien Line J directly to Poissy station. From the station, take local bus 6503 (heading towards La Coudraie or Orgeval maison blanche) and alight at the dedicated Villa Savoye stop, a short walk from the entrance gates.
Parking at Villa Savoye
There is no dedicated visitor parking available directly within the grounds of Villa Savoye.
Visitors driving to the area must use the free or paid public parking zones in the surrounding residential streets of Poissy, primarily along Rue de Villiers, before walking up to the main entrance.
How long to spend at Villa Savoye
Visitors typically need between one and one and a half hours to fully explore Villa Savoye.
This provides enough time to walk up the driveway, explore the ground and first-floor living spaces, and spend time on the rooftop solarium.
Accessibility at Villa Savoye
Villa Savoye features Le Corbusier’s famous internal architectural ramp, which connects the ground floor to the primary first-floor living spaces, avoiding the need for stairs.
However, navigating the entire site, including the upper roof terrace and the gravel paths in the surrounding garden, may present challenges for visitors with limited mobility. There is no modern passenger lift installed within the historic building.
Inside / what to see at Villa Savoye
Constructed between 1928 and 1931, the house is considered the ultimate manifesto of Le Corbusier’s “Five Points of a New Architecture”, featuring pilotis (supporting pillars), a free floor plan, ribbon windows, a free façade, and a roof garden.
Visitors enter the ground floor through a curved glass facade, designed to accommodate the turning circle of a 1920s motor car.
The first floor houses the primary domestic spaces, including the expansive open-plan salon. This main living area features sliding glass doors that open directly onto the hanging garden terrace, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space.
The tour concludes on the rooftop solarium. This area features curved geometric walls specifically designed by the architect to frame the sky and block the wind while providing a private sunbathing area.
Practical visitor tips
| Category | Tip |
| Timing | Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the weekend architectural student groups and enjoy quieter photography conditions. |
| Crowds | Entry is completely free on the first Sunday of the month from November to March, which results in significantly higher visitor numbers. |
| Layout | The building’s stark white walls and ribbon windows mean the interior can be very bright; bringing sunglasses is recommended on sunny days. |
| Entry process | Under the national Vigipirate security plan, all visitors must undergo a visual bag check before entering the site. |
| On-site logistics | Strollers, large bags, and suitcases are strictly prohibited inside the monument, and there are no luggage lockers available. |
Frequently asked questions about Villa Savoye
| Question | Answer |
| Is Villa Savoye suitable for children? | Yes, children under 18 enter for free, but note that strollers cannot be taken inside the building. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Villa Savoye? | No, tickets can be purchased on-site, though advance online booking is available to save time at the ticket desk. |
| Is Villa Savoye open on Sundays? | Yes, the site is open on Sundays year-round, following the standard seasonal hours. |
| Are bags allowed at Villa Savoye? | Small day bags are permitted after a security check, but large backpacks and suitcases are forbidden on the premises. |
Things to do near Villa Savoye
- Musée du Jouet (Toy Museum) – Housed in a former gatehouse in Poissy’s old abbey complex, this museum has a collection of toys and games spanning several centuries.
- Collégiale Notre-Dame de Poissy – A historic collegiate church in the centre of Poissy, with Romanesque and Gothic architectural features and a long connection to the town.
- Parc Meissonier – A landscaped public park close to the centre of Poissy, providing gardens, lawns and walking paths for a quieter stop after visiting Villa Savoye.
- Maison de Fer – This unusual prefabricated iron house in Poissy is another distinctive piece of architecture and a natural addition for visitors interested in Villa Savoye.
- Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye – Housed in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the museum contains archaeological collections covering France from prehistory through the early Middle Ages.
Alternative attractions
- Château de Maisons – François Mansart’s 17th-century château at Maisons-Laffitte provides a contrasting example of French classical architecture and is also part of the Paris-area national-monument cluster.
- Château de Vincennes – This substantial medieval royal fortress on the eastern edge of Paris offers a very different architectural period while fitting the France hub’s Paris-area monument theme.
- Château de Malmaison – Josephine Bonaparte’s former residence near Paris is a historic house with period interiors, gardens and strong connections to the Napoleonic era.
- Maison de verre, Paris – Pierre Chareau’s modernist house is a particularly relevant comparison with Villa Savoye, combining experimental materials, industrial detailing and a highly distinctive interior.
- Maison La Roche, Paris – Another Le Corbusier-designed house in Paris, now associated with the Fondation Le Corbusier and offering a useful comparison with Villa Savoye’s approach to modern domestic architecture.
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