Fondation Louis Vuitton

Fondation Louis Vuitton

Fondation Louis Vuitton
4.5
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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  • SJASingapore
    Stirling, United Kingdom11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning venue & exhibition
    We visited the Rothko exhibition in March and it was a really good experience. As far as the venue is concerned, I can see some people have found the staff rude or unhelpful - we didn’t see any of that. Everyone was welcoming and polite both outside and during the exhibition, helping people to download the online guide and politely moving back people who got a little close to the paintings and accidentally set off the alarms. We arrived about 1040 for 11am entry, so we probably queued for about 30 mins in total. As others have said, there’s no cover outside, so dress for the weather. I avoided the queue for bags, as I just had a tiny bag. The Rothko exhibit itself is wonderful. We easily spent 2 hours there, and could have spent longer. That’s definitely longer than I’d normally spend in a museum.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 9, 2024
  • Anto200013
    Trieste, Italy2,208 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    "Exciting and important Rothko retrospective"
    Rothko's masterpieces are wonderful, evocative and exciting, and the museum of great visual impact, with iconic and futuristic architecture that recalls the shape of a sailing ship, is also immersed in a beautiful park near the city center. The organization of the staff was bad, the confiscation at the entrance of a small 250 ml bottle of water that I had with me was annoying, also because there are no water dispensers along the route and the exhibition is very large. Furthermore, the guide downloadable via app worked very poorly and was only available in English and French anyway. In conclusion, Rothko's retrospective more than compensated for other inconveniences in the organization.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 11, 2024
  • Nancy R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not to be missed
    Great museum! The Rothko exhibit was fantastic! Lunch was tasty if a bit pricey. One piece of advice:bring only disposable water bottle if you must carry water. They have hundreds of refillables they have confiscated at the end of the day and you will never get yours back.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 18, 2024
  • Alberto*
    23 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice
    The exhibition is actually very beautiful, I have never seen so many Rothko paintings in one museum, the shuttle takes you from the Arc de Triomphe to the foundation and vice versa, we had a reservation at 10.30 and we entered right on time, the exhibition is well organised. , the meaning of the visit to the rooms is well signposted. Recommended
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 18, 2024
  • eddymaya
    York, United Kingdom885 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Rothko exhibition
    Having read some of the recent reviews on this esteemed site, I was a little nervous about today's trip to see the Rothko exhibition. I took on board some of the comments and arrived without a bag or a water bottle. This undoubtedly made things easier, but to be honest the whole experience was far from the horror show some have described. We arrived around 0940, twenty minutes before our pre-booked time slot. We joined what was at that stage a fairly short queue. The doors opened on time at 1000 and we were through security & ready to explore the first gallery by 1008. No trauma! It is a truly wonderful retrospective and well worth seeing. There are a lot of people but my advice is to ignore them, absorb yourself in the art and enjoy! Allow yourself lots of time. It took us three & a half hours to see the exhibition. It is worth taking time and letting each piece slowly reveal itself to you. An emotional, almost spiritual, experience!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 24, 2024
  • Noraatc
    Sudbury, Massachusetts40,748 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning Frank Gehry’s masterpiece
    The Fondation Louis Vuitton is Frank Gehry’s masterpiece comparable only with his Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.. The building is stunning… its whimsical curves, sharp angles, beautiful terraces with sweeping views of La Defénse and Eiffel Tower, intricate blend of wood, metal and white stone took my breath away. It always happens to me when I see Frank Gehry’s buildings, but the FLV is so unconventional that the first impression is a complete shock. Right now there are no special exhibits at the FLV; hence, the ticket costs only 4€.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written April 14, 2024
  • nibolcalabria
    Montceau les Mines, France1,479 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Matisse, The Red Workshop
    For this exhibition, the Louis Vuitton Foundation is therefore exhibiting the famous painting, usually kept at the MoMA in New York. The exhibition also reveals the six paintings, the three sculptures and the ceramics which are represented in the painting, and which were present in the painter's studio at the time of the creation of this Red Workshop. Thus, all these works are brought together, as in the artist's time. The Atelier rouge was acquired in 1927 by David Tennant, founder of the Gargoyle Club in London where aristocrats and artists met. The painting remained in this club until the early 1940s, before being purchased by Georges Keller, director of the Bignou gallery in New York. Finally, in 1949, L’Atelier rouge entered the MoMA.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 8, 2024
  • JM G
    L'Hay-les-Roses, France181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    LV Foundation at the top!
    When visiting La Fondation LV I recommend this truly superb site with access to the splendid terrace. We dominate Paris with completely different superb views. In short, I highly recommend this visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 9, 2024
  • Hamelin
    Paris, France6,404 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonder
    the foundation is above all an extraordinary architecture and volumes. The building alone is worth it. note that everything is planned for people with reduced mobility. well done. As for the Matisse exhibition (atelier rouge), it's been 30 years since we last saw it in France. the short 8 min film on the subject gives it another dimension. a superb way to spend half a day in Paris.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 10, 2024
  • Blueheron5
    London, United Kingdom122 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular Frank Gehry-designed building and art space in the Bois de Boulogne
    I first visited the FLV 9 years ago when it was newly opened and experienced a real thrill exploring its spectacular form, particularly as seen from the upper terraces even though it was grey and wet that day. This time the sun was blazing so we could appreciate how the building shimmered like a mirrored cruiseliner against the blue sky and city backdrop. The FLV is easily accessible - just a short walk from Les Sablons metro or you can use the shuttle from Charle de Gaulle metro station. We had pre-booked our time slot and arrived early so we could take a gentle woodland stroll in the Bois de Boulogne beforehand. On arrival at the FLV, the queuing and security checks were all handled efficiently and there are plenty of staff to assist you in getting your bearings inside. You can follow a route through the building which explains architect Frank Gehry's vision and how it was achieved. We really enjoyed the Matisse exhibition on the 1st floor which is centred on his painting, The Red Studio. It was excellent and all the information was presented in both French and English. (An audio guide can be accessed for free once you have downloaded the FLV app onto your phone.) Our visit included an unexpectedly fabulous lunch in the ground floor restaurant Le Frank (under the swimming fishes light installation), a truly delighful tasting adventure curated by a Michelin-starred chef. A very enjoyable afternoon.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 13, 2024
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Gaelle D
Montpellier, France35 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Business
We enjoyed visiting the Rothko exhibition. Welcome at the entrance goodbye. We have an Icom card which allows us to enter all the museums in the world because we are world professionals without having to queue. We had to wait 25 minutes to enter before going through the search, we pay a lot of money for this card, so as not to waste time and to be able to have direct access to the exhibitions, I don't understand why skip-the-line access is not possible , although this is one of the things this card allows.
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Written January 31, 2024
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Bon voyage2011
Tokyo, Japan1,422 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Business
I made a plan for this exhibition and headed to Paris.
Mark Rothko's works have been said to be scattered, and for many years they have not been seen together.
The last time I saw them in Japan was at the Kawamura Museum of Art in Chiba (the museum's name has now changed). I remember being fascinated by Rothko's red and being stunned in the Rothko room.
That Rothko was at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, and for me, it was a long-awaited exhibition.
Not only Rothko's rouge, but also the depth of the sea bleu, the mysterious noir, everything I saw was Rothko color, and I enjoyed it.

★Although it is not related to the works in the exhibition, there was an incident worth mentioning.
There was a workshop for children aged 2 to 5, and the curator talked to the children about the charm of Rothko, asking them questions and explaining while listening to their answers. I was impressed by the very clear and detailed explanation because it was for children. It was an eye-opener to hear one child (about 5 years old) say that Rothko's deep sea color was Rothko's identite. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to become familiar with contemporary art from such a young age.

★I bought a ticket with no expiration date (10 months) at Paris City Hall. I was able to enter without having to wait in line. I think it's best to prepare your ticket in advance. It's in the Bois de Boulogne, away from Paris, so you can't just give up when you see the long line and go to other museums or galleries. In the warmest seasons, you can take the mini train that runs through the forest.

★There is a cafe inside the museum.

★The shop also sells Fondation-exclusive goods. I wanted to buy the Journal this time, but there was a system error that meant all credit cards were not accepted, so I only had 10 euros in cash and gave up on buying it. I realized that I really need a certain amount of euros in cash.
Google
Written February 3, 2024
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Mary Jane E
33 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
The Fondation, designed by Frank Gehry and set in the Bois de Boulongue is a wonderful exhibit space. Currently they have an amazing retrospective of Mark Rothko. The space lends itself so well to Rothko’s work. A real must see!
The one downside-the shuttle bus from Arch de Triomphe. We had to wait 40 minutes for a no show bus and driver. With a line of 50-60 people waiting for the bus, the driver spent his time on his phone rather than driving the bus! Very infuriating! I advise a can to the exhibit-not the shuttle bus you have to pay for!
Written November 20, 2023
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GianPiero62
Ravenna, Italy138 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Having reached the headquarters of the Louis Vuitton Foundation, on the occasion of the retrospective exhibition on Mark Rothko, we immediately realize that there is no control on the number of accesses and this translates into the rooms being saturated with people who have difficulty viewing the works on display. Furthermore, the guide that can be downloaded via the app doesn't work particularly well and is only available in English and French. Considering the high ticket price you feel a bit cheated. However, the Rothko exhibition is not to be missed.
Google
Written January 30, 2024
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19Eric57
Uccle, Belgium2,568 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
We were there to visit the Rotko exhibition and to see some Giacometti again. As for the exhibition, you either like Rotko or you don't like it. It's a matter of personal taste. It's colorful then less colorful, it's bright then dark... Comparing the artist's life and his work is interesting. Bright then dark or the opposite with a rather abrupt ending. In terms of organizing the exhibition, it was a bit chaotic. Accompanied by two children, we were able to avoid the huge queue and quickly pass through an overwhelmed, undiplomatic, unpolite but efficient security check. On the “tour guidance” side, you have an audio guide to load on your phone (for iPhone in the Apple store). If like me you don't have a network at level -1 (start of the visit) it's better to know that you have wifi throughout the building. I found the audio guide program not very intuitive, I struggled and This quickly annoyed me. But ultimately and when you understand that you have to scan the QR codes at the start of the rooms or when explaining certain works, you will learn a lot of things. Very popular place. Guaranteed crowd.
Google
Written January 29, 2024
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ViatorNarra
London, UK241 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
I visited the Foundation last weekend for the first and last time. First of all, we bought tickets online in order to avoid long queues and simplicity - this plan didn't work out even: 45 minutes to queue, unfriendly staff screaming orders to visitors at security point, stressful! Moreover in times of COVID I do not understand how the management of this museum take the responsibility to sell more tickets than reasonable, impossible to respect social distancing rules. The walkthrough-system is just like at IKEA, you cannot return to any artwork since there is a strict direction of visit. Clearly, here the rules are different than in state owned museums: profitability and money-minded interests stand before culture and education. Sad.
Written March 28, 2022
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Marc Robertson
Edinburgh, UK159 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We went for the Rothko exhibition and while the exhibition was excellent, the overall experience was poor.

Queue management at LV is dreadful. In essence, arrive early, wait 45 minutes, then be herded like cattle into the security zone. Take the left lane at this point as the right lane is blocked by ‘VIP’ guests who sneer at you while they push in front demanding they don’t wait. By this point it had taken us 55 minutes to get to a security gate with a timed, pre-booked ticket. To be treated like garbage at this point is frankly not ok. The staff are curt, inefficient and unengaged.

The building itself is pretty uninspiring to be honest, so unless there is a must see exhibit, frankly give the whole sorry enterprise a miss.
Written March 3, 2024
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ACH287
Bath, UK35 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
I had booked to visit the Rothko exhibition 5 months ago and made a special trip to Paris for it. The exhibition itself was very well done, but by the time I entered it I was too tired and in too much pain to fully appreciate it. This was because the waiting time-for a timed ticket! -was 1 hour 50 minutes. The Institute’s insistance on airport-style security with wholly inadequate staff to process people caused this. I was not the only person who walks with a stick to experience this and the staff made no effort at all to help.
Written March 21, 2024
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Discowilly
Dorking141 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Comprehensive exhibition of Mark Rothko’s career. Quite a few early figurative paintings which I wasn’t familiar with, and a good description of his life and the eviction of his career. Very crowded however, and even if you have a timed ticket you have to queue for half an hour in sub zero temperatures. Inefficient security process is the reason.
Written January 20, 2024
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652helmut
Cologne, Germany218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
I was there for the Mark Rothko exhibition. You should bring time with you. First you go through the security gate, similar to the one at the airport. You are not allowed to bring any drinks in. You have to leave your coats behind because there are no lockers. This also takes time. The Rothko exhibition is great and very extensive. Highly recommended. The building was designed by the architect Frank Gehry and is worth a visit in itself. Unfortunately there is no cafeteria, just a small, expensive Michelin-starred restaurant where you can't make a reservation. The foundation is in the Bois de Boulogne. It's about a 15-minute walk from the metro. But it's well signposted and you can find it without any problems.
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Written January 16, 2024
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