Fondation Louis Vuitton

The Fondation Louis Vuitton is one of Paris's most striking modern buildings, a billowing 'cloud of glass' designed by Frank Gehry, rising from the greenery of the Bois de Boulogne. Twelve vast curving glass sails enclose a contemporary art museum funded by the LVMH luxury group, hosting blockbuster exhibitions of modern and contemporary art alongside a permanent collection. The architecture is the headline: terraces and walkways weave between the glass sails, giving unexpected views over the park and across to La Défense and the Eiffel Tower.

It's a destination for the building as much as the art, even visitors who skip the galleries climb the multi-level terraces for the spectacle of Gehry's structure and the city views. A little out of the centre, it pairs with the adjoining Jardin d'Acclimatation and a wander in the Bois de Boulogne.

Don't miss

• Frank Gehry's glass-sail architecture
• Major contemporary and modern art exhibitions
• Multi-level terraces with park and city views
• Views toward La Défense and the Eiffel Tower
• Its setting in the Bois de Boulogne

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Fondation Louis Vuitton

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Know before you go

• Book timed tickets online, major exhibitions sell out, and it avoids queues.
• Don't skip the terraces, the views between Gehry's glass sails are the highlight.
• A shuttle runs from near the Arc de Triomphe if you'd rather not walk from the Métro.
• Combine it with the adjoining Jardin d'Acclimatation, especially with kids.

A bit of history

Opened in 2014, the Fondation Louis Vuitton was created by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault as a contemporary art museum and cultural centre. Frank Gehry's glass-sail design took years to engineer and immediately became a Paris landmark.