Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris

Name: Fondation Louis Vuitton
Address: 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Paris, 75116, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 69 96 00

#197 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Louis Vuitton Foundation, previously Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation, is a French art museum and cultural center sponsored by the group LVMH and its subsidiaries. It is run as a legally separate, nonprofit entity as part of LVMH's promotion of art and culture. The art museum opened on October 20, 2014 in the presence of President François Hollande. The Deconstructivist building was designed by American architect Frank Gehry, with groundwork starting in 2006. It is adjacent to the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne of the 16th arrondissement of Paris, bordering on Neuilly-sur-Seine. More than 1.4 million people visited the Louis Vuitton Foundation in 2017. ()

Local name: Fondation d'entreprise Louis Vuitton Coordinates: 48°52'36"N, 2°15'48"E

Address

8 Avenue du Mahatma GandhiPassy (Port Dauphine)Paris 75116 France

Contact

+33 1 40 69 96 00

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Day trips

Fondation Louis Vuitton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bois de Boulogne, Château de Bagatelle, Jardin d'Acclimatation, Théâtre national de Chaillot.

1.1 miSW
Vast, historic park with botanic gardens
Bois de Boulogne, Paris
28 min walk • The Bois de Boulogne is an expansive park on the western edge of Paris, France, offering city dwellers and tourists alike a verdant escape from the urban hustle. Covering more than 850 hectares, it is one of the largest public parks in the city and is often referred...
0.8 miSW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Château de Bagatelle, Paris
21 min walk • Nestled in the Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris, the Château de Bagatelle is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This neoclassical château, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, is a testament to the...
~470 ftN
Park with rides and activities for kids
Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris
3 min walk • The Jardin d'Acclimatation is a 19-hectare children's amusement park located in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, alongside other attractions.
1.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Théâtre national de Chaillot, Paris
39 min walk • The Théâtre National de Chaillot is a theatre located in the Palais de Chaillot at 1, place du Trocadéro, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
0.9 miS
Palace
Château de la Muette, Paris
24 min walk • The Château de la Muette is a château located on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, France, near the Porte de la Muette.
0.9 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Palais des congrès de Paris, Paris
24 min walk • The Palais des congrès de Paris is a concert venue, convention centre and shopping mall at the Porte Maillot in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, France.
~1910 ftNE
Synagogue
Synagogue de Neuilly, Paris
10 min walk • The Synagogue of Neuilly-sur-Seine, located at 12 rue Ancelle, built in 1878, is the oldest synagogue in the Paris suburbs of France.
0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Neuilly, Paris
23 min walk • The château de Neuilly is a former château in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Its estate covered a vast 170-hectare park called "parc de Neuilly" which comprised all of Neuilly that is today to be found between avenue du Roule and the town of Levallois-Perret. The castle was built in 1751, and was largely destroyed in 1848.
1 miSW
Park
Bagatelle Gamefield, Paris
27 min walk • The Bagatelle Gamefield is a public recreation area for practicing various sports and leisure activities, among them football, rugby and cricket.
1 miE
Night club, City gate
Porte Maillot, Paris
25 min walk • The Porte Maillot is one of the access points into Paris mentioned in 1860 and one of the ancient city gates in the Thiers wall. It was on the boundary between the 16th and the 17th arrondissements, at the junction of the avenue de la Grande-Armée, the boulevard de l’Amiral-Bruix and the boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr.
1.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Center of New Industries and Technologies, Paris
40 min walk • The Centre of New Industries and Technologies, located in Puteaux, France, is the first building ever to be developed in La Défense, west of Paris, France. It functions as a convention centre, though it also houses shops and offices such as Fnac, ESSEC Business School campus for executive education, as well as a Hilton hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fondation Louis Vuitton open?

Fondation Louis Vuitton is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday 9 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fondation Louis Vuitton?

Nearby attractions include Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris (3 min walk), Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery, Paris (9 min walk), Synagogue de Neuilly, Paris (10 min walk), Folie Saint James, Paris (11 min walk).

How to get to Fondation Louis Vuitton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fondation Louis Vuitton:

Bus

Fondation Louis Vuitton • Lines: 244, 63, Navette Fondation Louis Vuitton (1 min walk)
Jardin d'Acclimatation • Lines: 244, 63 (8 min walk)

Metro

Les Sablons • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Pont de Neuilly • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Train

Maillot (17 min walk)
Avenue Foch (18 min walk)

Tram

La Défense - Grande Arche • Lines: T2 (42 min walk)