Maison Louis Carré is a Modernist landmark in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Yvelines, Île-de-France, and a filming location for David et Madame Hansen (2012), Chronique d'une liaison passagère (2022) and Switch (2011). Built in 1959, it was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is owned by Association Alvar Aalto en France.
Location: 2 chemin du Saint-Sacrement, Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France
Verified facts
- Located in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Bazoches-sur-Guyonne
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1970, SRC-1971, SRC-1972 - Designed by Alvar Aalto
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1970, SRC-1973, SRC-1972 - Built in 1959
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1971, SRC-1974, SRC-6461, SRC-6462, SRC-6463 - Architectural style: Modernist
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1972, SRC-1973 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classé)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1970, SRC-1974, SRC-1973, SRC-6468 - Appeared in David et Madame Hansen (movie, 2012)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-9427, SRC-9428, SRC-6468, SRC-9893 - Appeared in Chronique d'une liaison passagère (movie, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-9427, SRC-9429, SRC-9533, SRC-9815 - Appeared in Switch (movie, 2011)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9429, SRC-9428, SRC-9534 - Owned by Association Alvar Aalto en France (since 2006)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-13805, SRC-1974, SRC-6461, SRC-6463, SRC-14527
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13805 — https://www.maisonlouiscarre.fr/mlc/historique/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14072 — Maison Louis Carré — official site, Practical Information (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14527 — POP – Plateforme Ouverte du Patrimoine (Ministere de la Culture, base Palissy PM78001299) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1970 — Ministère de la Culture — Plateforme Ouverte du Patrimoine (Mérimée notice PA00125460) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1971 — Alvar Aalto Foundation — Maison Louis Carré (Tier 1, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1972 — Wallpaper* — Maison Louis Carré reopens after restoration (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1973 — Maison Louis Carré — official site, History (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1974 — Wikipedia — Maison Louis Carré (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5895 — Ville de Montfort-l'Amaury — La Maison Louis Carré (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5896 — Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse — Maison Louis Carré (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6461 — ArchDaily – AD Classics: Maison Louis Carré / Alvar Aalto (Tier 2, architecture_publication; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6462 — e-architect – Maison Louis Carré France: Alvar Aalto house (Tier 3, architecture_publication; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6463 — Destination Yvelines – Maison Louis Carré (Tier 3, tourism_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6468 — Maison Louis Carré à Bazoches-sur-Guyonne | Musée du Patrimoine de France (Tier 3, heritage_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9427 — fr.wikipedia.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9428 — www.maisonlouiscarre.fr (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9429 — www.l2tc78.fr (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9533 — sautdeloup.eklablog.com (Tier 3, film_review; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9534 — fr.wikipedia.org (Liste de films tournés dans les Yvelines) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9815 — La Kinopithèque — Chronique d'une liaison passagère (review) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9893 — A Luxury Travel Blog — 5 artist houses (and gardens) to visit around Paris (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Chronique d'une liaison passagère filmed?
Maison Louis Carré, in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Yvelines, Île-de-France, is a real-world filming location used for Chronique d'une liaison passagère. This property has also appeared on screen in David et Madame Hansen, Switch.
Where was David et Madame Hansen filmed?
Maison Louis Carré, in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Yvelines, Île-de-France, is a real-world filming location used for David et Madame Hansen. This property has also appeared on screen in Chronique d'une liaison passagère, Switch.
Where was Switch filmed?
Maison Louis Carré, in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Yvelines, Île-de-France, is a real-world filming location used for Switch. This property has also appeared on screen in Chronique d'une liaison passagère, David et Madame Hansen.
Who designed Maison Louis Carré?
Maison Louis Carré was designed by Alvar Aalto.
Where is Maison Louis Carré located?
Maison Louis Carré is located in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Yvelines, Île-de-France.