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Guided architecture tours in Les Arcs

Discover the unique architecture of Les Arcs, designed by Charlotte Perriand and a team of visionary architects. Integrated into the mountain and designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape while opening interiors to the outdoors, it makes Les Arcs a truly unique destination to explore.

A mountain residence in Les Arcs featuring terraced architecture and snow on the balconies, with views of the Alpine peaks

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow-covered trees in a winter landscape in Les Arcs

A traditional wooden building in Les Arcs with a view of snow-capped peaks against a blue sky

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A ski resort building surrounded by snow-covered fir trees and a clear road in Les Arcs in winter

Description

The architecture of Les Arcs is intimately linked to the legacy of Charlotte Perriand, who devoted the last twenty years of her career to the resort. Along with other architects and urban planners from the modern movement, she helped to imagine an innovative architecture, integrated into its environment and designed from the inside out.

Here, the buildings hug the slopes, fade into the landscape, avoid overlooking and leave plenty of room for light and views. The apartments, functional and minimalist, open onto the mountains through large glass façades. Today, this approach has made Les Arcs a benchmark for contemporary architecture in the mountains.

To discover this heritage, several formats are available: guided tours, Archistoire mobile app, discovery booklet and heritage trail designed for families.