Gehry's Twelve Glass Sails in the Bois de Boulogne

At a Glance

Fondation Louis Vuitton sits in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, founded by LVMH's Bernard Arnault and opened 22 October 2014. Frank Gehry's building is wrapped in twelve curved glass sails — 3,584 panels over a GRC iceberg.

Gehry's 11th Masterpiece

The building won the 2015 RIBA International Award. Height was capped to respect the surrounding trees, so most of the exhibition volume is underground. The auditorium features Ellsworth Kelly's late wall of colored panels.

Must-See

• Permanent works by Pierre Huyghe, Olafur Eliasson, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami.
• Ellsworth Kelly auditorium.
• Rotating blockbuster shows — the 2021–22 Morozov Collection broke records.
• Four rooftop terraces with Paris panoramas.
• The Grotto — an underground pool reflecting the sails above.

Visiting Tips

Private shuttle from Les Sablons (M1) or Étoile. €16, up to €22 during major shows. Book online for weekends. Plan 2.5–3 hours. Closed Tuesdays. Winter nights bring the Lumen video projection.