A crystalline vessel of glass and light navigating the green sea of the Bois de Boulogne.
Art museum and cultural center.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
Arrive 30 minutes before your timed entry; the security line is thorough and takes significant time.
From the adjacent park (Jardin d'Acclimatation), looking toward the building across the terraced fountain.
Paid entry (approx. €16). Requires pre-booked timed entry. Includes access to the Jardins d'Acclimatation.
The 'iceberg' core is covered in 19,000 Ductal (ultra-high performance concrete) panels, each entirely unique.
3-4 hours
Design & Structure
Designed from the inside out using CATIA; Gehry's studio exhibit inside shows the transition from scribble to 3D model.
Glass sails, glulam wood beams, and Ductal concrete panels. The mirrors in the 'Observatory of Light' distort reality surrealistically.
A combined framework of steel and wood supports the massive weight and wind loads of the twelve glass sails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Louis Vuitton Foundation?+
Louis Vuitton Foundation was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 2014. It is located in 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Where is Louis Vuitton Foundation located?+
Louis Vuitton Foundation is located in 16th arrondissement of Paris, France. Its coordinates are 48.8767°, 2.2633°.
When was Louis Vuitton Foundation built?+
Louis Vuitton Foundation was completed in 2014. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit Louis Vuitton Foundation?+
Louis Vuitton Foundation is a real building in 16th arrondissement of Paris that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.