Fondation Louis Vuitton
A glass 'sailing ship' building designed by Frank Gehry in the Bois de Boulogne, regularly hosting major contemporary art exhibitions.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton opened in 2014. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, twelve curved glass 'sails' wrap around a white concrete 'iceberg,' making it look from afar like a ship under sail. The museum hosts high-caliber contemporary art exhibitions (past shows have included Monet–Mitchell, Rothko, Basquiat, and Hockney). Multiple rooftop terraces offer views of La Défense and the Eiffel Tower. Tickets cost about 16–20 euros, and timed reservations are required. Closed on Tuesdays. It sits beside the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne. From near the Arc de Triomphe, you can take the foundation's shuttle bus, or walk about 15 minutes from Metro Line 1, Les Sablons station.
Opening hours
Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00–20:00 (later on Fri); closed Tue
Nearby sights
- Trocadéro & Palais de Chaillot
- Arc de Triomphe
- La Défense & Grande Arche
- Champs-Élysées
- Eiffel Tower
- Seine River Cruise
- Pont Alexandre III
- Les Invalides