A 1970s French Resort Town Gains New Popularity Among Architecture Enthusiasts
La Grande-Motte was built in the 1960s and 1970s to discourage French holidaymakers from travelling to Spain. Its design, inspired by Mayan pyramids and futuristic curves, now attracts visitors interested in postwar architecture. The author describes his visit to the town and its distinctive retro-futurist character.
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Original headline: “Architourism in France: the retro futurist seaside town near Montpellier that’s out of this world.” Browse more stories.