Notre-Dame du Haut chapelle Notre-Dame du Haut
France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Notre-Dame du Haut is a Catholic chapel and church building located in Ronchamp, France. Designed by architect Le Corbusier and completed in 1956, it is constructed of concrete in the modern architecture and neo-expressionism styles. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site titled The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, this classified historical monument is dedicated to Mary.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, which both feature average daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C, with rain occurring on 13 to 14 days. January is the coldest month, with daily highs of 4 °C and lows of -2 °C, along with 156 mm of rain. The wettest month is December, which sees 183 mm of rain across about 14 days, while April is drier with 98 mm of rain on about 12 days.
The nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg in Bâle / Mulhouse, France, located 68 km away. Paris is 341 km away. The site provides wheelchair access for visitors.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 156 | 125 | 137 | 98 | 132 | 108 | 115 | 113 | 121 | 156 | 148 | 183 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
