Anthony Flint For The Boston Globe

Le Corbusier’s chapel at Ronchamp.

When she’s showing couples the smallest rooms, the manager of the Hotel Le Corbusier always pauses for a moment before opening the door, and asks: Are you in love?

The hotel rooms, converted apartments in the massive building known as Unite d’Habitation, are bathed in light, with a floor-to-ceiling window punctuating each unit, and an outside balcony, overlooking the foothills of the Saint Baume on one side, the Mediterranean on the other. But they are small. Little more than 100 square feet, with a super-efficient arrangement of bed, bathroom, and simple writing desk. It’s no place to bicker.

Yes, assurances were made all around, we are in love. It would be impossible not be on this grand tour of France and Switzerland, winding up here at the Cote d’Azur, soaking up the flair of one of the 20th century’s most prominent designers. We are following in the footsteps of Le Corbusier.....Continue Reading

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