On a hillside above the Mediterranean on the Cote d’Azur, this 1930s holiday villa – and designated Historical Monument – by Le Corbusier is up for sale via the French agency Architecture de Collection. Designed for Hélène de Mandrot, an artist and influential supporter of the avant-garde, the compact home has been in private hands since it was built in 1930, surviving damage during WWII with minimal renovations over its near century of history. 

Set on a rugged stone base, the L-shaped home wraps around a sheltered terrace, using a low concrete wall and small annexe on the side to frame wide, uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. Generous windows along the south-facing facade open the living spaces directly onto an outdoor room, while on the north side, the building remains deliberately restrained, closed off and private, with only two large bays filtering in natural light. While the villa was originally planned to be constructed from prefabricated steel elements, the project took a dramatic turn when Le Corbusier decided to lean into local character, instead using a combination of stone, wood and plaster, left exposed to root the building in its Provençal setting.

Inside, the plan is a simple layout arranged for domestic life. Living and dining spaces sit at the center, while the owner’s bedroom, library, and bathroom are tucked into one wing and servants’ quarters are located in the other. Below the main level, a basement houses a studio and garage, while the annexe contains a small guest room. 

For sale, with an asking price of 2.35 million Euros, Villa de Mandrot is a fine example of Le Corbusier’s balance of modern construction and regional material. Tour the home via Architecture de Collection.

Photography © Marion Sacco / FLC / ADAGP 2025 / Architecture de Collection