Louis Vuitton Foundation
Contemporary art in a Paris forest
Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fundación Louis Vuitton de París is a museum dedicated to contemporary art, housed in a spectacular building within the Bois de Boulogne, one of the largest parks in Paris.
The museum is a project of the LVMH group (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), a French multinational conglomerate that owns 76 renowned brands worldwide, formed after the merger of the Louis Vuitton fashion house and Moët Hennessy (Moët & Chandon + Hennessy).
What to See at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris
The Colección de la Fundación Louis Vuitton collection comprises works owned by the LVMH group and pieces from the private collection of businessman Bernard Arnault, who wanted to give Paris an exceptional space for art and culture.
It is organized around four directions: Contemplative, Pop, Expressionist, and Music/Sound.
You can see works by contemporary artists such as Gerhard Richter, Bertrand Lavier, Christian Boltanski, Olafur Eliasson, Thomas Schütte, Pierre Huyghe, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gilbert & George, and Jeff Koons.
Both the building and the quality of its exhibitions make it absolutely worth a visit.
Architecture of the Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris
The glass building, resembling a sailing ship, covers 12,000 m² spread over two floors, an auditorium, and eleven galleries. It was designed by architect Frank Gehry, the renowned Canadian architect and Pritzker Prize winner, known for works such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Golden Fish at the Barcelona Olympic Port.
Where is the Louis Vuitton Foundation
As mentioned above, the foundation is located in the Bois de Boulogne, a vast park two and a half times larger than Central Park in New York and 3.3 times larger than Hyde Park in London, but smaller than Casa de Campo in Madrid.
This area belongs to the 16th arrondissement of Paris, better known as Passy.
How to Get to the Louis Vuitton Foundation
With your Premium Ticket for the Fondation Louis Vuitton a round-trip shuttle service to and from the Plaza Charles de Gaulle (Arc de Triomphe).
The nearest metro station is Les Sablons, line 1.
RER Trains RER line C, Neuilly – Porte Maillot station.
You can also take the bus on line 73 La Garenne-Colombes – Charlebourg.
Prices
Standard admission €16 / Families €32
Premium admission €22 / Premium family admission €46 / Buy premium tickets here — skip the line with a shuttle from Place Charles de Gaulle
Under 26 and students €10
Opening Hours
Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Friday 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM / Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Closed on Tuesdays
Address
8, Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris
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