Villa Cavrois
A modernist mansion designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens in 1932 for a textile magnate, restored to look like a white ocean liner.
Villa Cavrois, in the town of Croix, is a modernist residence designed by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens for textile industrialist Cavrois. Its yellow-brick elongated volumes, a 72-metre mirrored pool and entirely custom-made furniture embody the 'total art' concept. The villa was left derelict and suffered looting before the Centre des monuments nationaux restored it and reopened it in 2015. Admission is about €10, and it is often closed on Mondays. Take the metro or tram to Croix, then walk about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
About Tue–Sun 10:30–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- La Piscine Museum, Roubaix
- LaM – Lille Métropole Museum of Modern Art
- Belfry of Lille Town Hall
- Church of Saint-Maurice
- Porte de Paris
- Opéra de Lille
- Hospice Comtesse Museum
- Vieille Bourse