Concrete and croissants: A journey through France with Le Corbusier

France is the most visited country in the world. It has captivated Colin Bisset since his first trip there as a young child. On his many visits since, first from Britain and later from Australia, he became obsessed with the work of a man whose work transformed the world of architecture. The architect is Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, who remains a divisive figure, long after his dramatic death in 1965. Was he a genius? Or was he responsible for polluting the world with soulless apartment blocks? And how did a man without religion manage to create some of the most iconic religious buildings of the twentieth century? Visiting his buildings might provide some answers. So begins an architectural pilgrimage. Travelling from the heart of Paris to the shores of the Mediterranean by way of mountains and magical villages, Le Corbusier’s architecture and personal life are the focus but there are endless distractions. Like car design, pepper mills, avant-garde artists and what to eat for breakfast. Every journey stirs up memories, from childhood dreams to professional work experiences, and continues to fuel an ongoing vision to live in France. ‘Concrete and croissants’ will appeal to lovers of France and anyone interested in architecture and design. — ISBN13: 9798884583016