France Architecture Guide

Cities in France

• Créteil

  1

• Éveux

  1

• Ivry-sur-Seine

  1

• Marseille

  1

• Meudon

  1

• Nanterre

  1

• Noisy-le-Grand

  2

• Pantin

  1

• Paris

  16

• Poissy

  1

• Théoule-sur-Mer

  1

Architectural Styles in France

• Modernist 9
• Brutalist 8
• Postmodernist 5
• Organic architecture 2
• Art Nouveau 2
• International 2
• Futurist 2
• High-tech 1
• Sacred 1
• Industrial 1
• Expressionist 1

Architects in France

• Le Corbusier 8
• Hector Guimard 2
• Manuel Nunez Yanowsky 2
• Jacques Kalisz 1
• Jean Prouvé 1
• Jean Willerval 1
• Lúcio Costa 1
• Gérard Grandval 1
• Jean Renaudie 1
• Renée Gailhoustet 1
• Émile Aillaud 1
• Miriam Teitelbaum 1
• Pierre Chareau 1
• Bernard Bijvoet 1
• Charles Mamfredos 1
• André Frischlander 1
• Jean-Pierre Jouve 1
• Michael Holley 1
• Antti Lovag 1
• André Bloc 1
• Ricardo Bofill 1
• Pierre Jeanneret 1
• Martin Schulz van Treeck 1
• Richard Rogers 1
• Renzo Piano 1
• Pierre Parat 1
• Michel Andrault 1
• Oscar Niemeyer 1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cities with notable architecture are in France?

France has 11 cities with notable architecture, featuring a total of 27 buildings across 11 styles.

What architectural styles can I find in France?

France is known for Modernist (9), Brutalist (8), Postmodernist (5), and 8 more.

Which famous architects have buildings in France?

Notable architects include Le Corbusier, Hector Guimard, Manuel Nunez Yanowsky, and 25 more.

Is there an architecture travel guide app for France?

Yes — the Vandelay app offers a free AR map for self-guided architecture walks across 11 cities in France. Scan buildings to learn their stories and discover hidden gems.