In two weeks I'll be in the City of Light for 3 days at the end of a circumnavigation (Le Tour de France Gastronomique!) of France. I'm about to visit Paris for the seventh time and am looking for new experiences. I'm curious if anyone has visited the FLV and if it's worth the time and expense. With its newness I might consider waiting for another trip to see it. My days are pretty full so far so I'd really like to know if I should change plans to include the FLV?
Posted by
Paris
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My husband and I were fortunate to receive tickets for a preview day at the Fondation LV, and we were very impressed. The building's architect is Frank Gehry (a US citizen, born in Canada). I'm not an architectural historian or critic, but I was really impressed with this structure. Inside are I think 11 galleries, with works by contemporary artists, collected by Bernard Arnault. But at this point, I think the structure itself is the star. Imagine seeing the Eiffel Tower when it was new, or the Pyramids at the Louvre. Even if you don't go inside (it costs about 11 euros, I believe), walk around it and admire!
The Fondation provides a shuttle (navette), to their building, which is in the Bois de Boulogne, amidst the children's gardens (Jardin d 'Acclimatation).
Details: http://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en/Informations-pratiques.html
Posted by
Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA
2262 posts
Hi Philip, we were able to see the exterior in September before the opening, and it really is something special; the Bois de Boulogne is nice to see as well.
Of equal interest to me, unfortunately we missed it, is the show about Frank Gehry now running (through Jan 26) at the Pompidou Center:
https://www.centrepompidou.fr/cpv/resource/cTgGo4/r4rGEGo
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We spent over three hours there today and would recommend it. The building itself is fascinating, viewed from both inside and outside. We also enjoyed the exhibits, which are very varied, from a 'soundwalk' of the building, to paintings, sculptures, videos, light/mirror columns, and an exhibition of models, sketches and videos about the building. We took the electric shuttle from the Arc de Triomph, which was very convenient and quick.