Family Festival

The Fondation, in partnership with the Jardin d’Acclimatation amusement park, is pleased to announce the second edition of The Family Festival ! During this weekend of creativity and fun, the Fondation and the Jardin become a playground for children ages 6 months to 12 years, accompanied by their families. Concerts, art workshops, live shows, radio, dance and sports – a thousand ways to play, experiment, explore, try and taste new things.

Young and old alike are invited to learn about the Fondation building and see two fascinating exhibitions, Simon Hantaï. The Centenary Exhibition and Fugues in Color. On the terraces or in the Jardin, at the Auditorium or in the Galleries, hand-in-hand with your children, enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spend a joyful day of surprises and delights with poetic shows like “Sous la Neige” by the Compagnie des Bestioles, outdoor voguing lessons from La Mona, a collaborative fresco with artist Tim Zdey, ending with music from the Fire Brass Band, a talented group of young musicians! Toddlers, too, have special morning activities reserved just for them, including a sensory workshop with designer Elise Gabriel, storytelling and a relaxation area.

Also, foodtrucks available to please everybody : Pizza del Popolo, le Clairon, Glazed and La Cantine du marché.

Prices

Children : 8 euros for a day
Adult : 16 euros for a day
Family Ticket : 2 adults + 4 children : 42 euros for a day

One-day tickets give access to all Festival activities as well as the Fondation Louis Vuitton exhibitions and the Jardin d’Acclimatation amusement park.

THE PROGRAMME

WORKSHOP

0/2 years old

Raw Materials - Materials library for babies: the poetry of objects

Between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
GALLERY 3 - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

This workshop takes toddlers on an exciting trip into the world of objects: known objects, real-but-not-yet-touched objects, sound objects – a chance to discover or rediscover the things that surround us all day. Designer Elise Gabriel has a novel way of exploring the materials that form these objects, while original music by Yoann Sanson provides the sound material for our ears to “touch.”

In partnership with Mille Formes Clermont-Ferrand

6/12 years old

Tie & Dye

Between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
GREEN MIROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

Parents and chilidren discover with the help of our cultural guides the work of Simon Hantaï and his approach. Experimenting with Shibori technique, children create an artwork with random colored patterns on a piece of fabric. They transform seemigly ordinary material through the technique of folding and color. Under the hands of the children, fabric can curl up, be painted and then hatch into colorful fireworks!

2/8 years old

Moving Sand

At 10.15 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11.45 a.m.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Director and screenwriter, Chaïtane Conversat gives little hands the chance to create animated images using a unique substance: sand. Children can set their imaginations free to make fun and surprising stop-motion sketches.

In partnership with Mille Formes and the International Short Film Festival, both of Clermont-Ferrand

6/12 years old

Screen printing

Between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

Using the characters from the Family Festival itself, children are introduced to the techniques of screen printing and create their own poster of the festival!

4/12 years old

Nature's factory

Between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

It all starts by looking at our surroundings – nature and all the shapes, colours and textures found there. This workshop, “La Fabrique de la Nature” or “Nature’s Factory,” is designed and led by designer Flora Koel, who encourages participants to explore, craft, experiment, handle and test the natural materials found in the Jardin. With a few simple tools and easy assembly techniques, children turn things found in nature into small objects, accessories and microarchitectural creations.

4/12 years old

The edible School

At 2 p.m., 3.30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
TERRACE - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

The Edible School” leads a workshop filled with sensory, cultural and culinary discoveries all centred on eating well.

2/8 years old

My reused garden

Between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

To help children understand reusing and recycling, our partner Bellastock invites them to design an extraordinary park using materials from the Fondation. Boards and other materials are glued, coloured and cut out to make these ideas come true.

TOURS

3/5 years old

Storyteling tour "Dance of the colours"

At 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
GALLERIES - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Children and parents follow a trail of colours as they explore the exhibitions Simon Hantaï. The Centenary Exhibition and Fugues in Color. Red, yellow, blue, green – travel along with dazzling tints as they journey through the works of Simon Hantaï, Megan Rooney, Sam Gilliam and Katharina Grosse. From monochromatic to multicoloured, young and old alike discover painting’s rainbow of possibilities.

3/5 years old

MUSICAL SHORT TOURS

At 2.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.
GALLERY 4 - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Let your eyes and ears experience the world of Simon Hantaï: François Moschetta shares his love of classical music in entertaining and down-to-earth ways, helping young and old explore colour by associating colours and emotions through music.

3/5 years old

Family short tours

Between 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (every 30 min)

Accompanied by our cultural guide, explore the exhibitions and discover the work of Simon Hantaï, Megan Rooney, Sam Gilliam, Steven Parrino, Niele Toroni or Katharina Grosse, during a 20-minute tour.

3/5 years old

"Amazing Building" Storytelling Tour

10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
TERRACES - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Children and parents follow the adventures of a small falcon flying over the Fondation looking for the amazing secrets of the building. Throughout this journey, discover the elements of nature that inhabit the places - wind, seeds, sun, water - that will allow you to unlock the mysteries of this enchanted architecture.

Short Tours Architecture

Between 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (every 30 minutes)
TERRACES - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Balance, space, forces, tensions, colours and transparency, are all covered topics to unlock the secrets of architect Frank Gehry.

3/5 years old

Family Games "Search and Find..."

Between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
TERRACES - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Using special cards, discover the secrets and hidden objects in the work Where the Slaves Live by Adrian Villar Rojas. This living art work opens your eyes about ecology, and our relationship to nature.

Concerts and Shows

à partir de 6 mois

Under the snow - Compagnie des Bestioles

At 10.15 a.m. and 11.45 a.m. (45 minutes)
AUDITORIUM - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

A floor of rustling, crunching tissue paper, the caress of the wind – dreamlike creatures hatch and dance, swept up in the music.

"Sous la neige" (“Beneath the Snow”) is an intimate form of artistry that awakens the senses and inspires feelings of wonderment. Poetry and movement make time stand still and delight young and old.

6/12 years old

Cosmic Nap - Marc Blanchard

At 2.30 p.m. and 4.15 p.m.
AUDITORIUM - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

A slow-motion musical and cinematic journey on vinyl records, led by a “VDGJ” (Video Disc Guru Jockey).

Comfortably settled in, surrounded by a hypnotic, weightless setting, participants visit distant lands that are untouched and unheard by man. With a skilful combination of movie soundtracks, sound collages, dialogue excerpts and other narrative interludes, Marc Blanchard sends you on a soundwave journey through space, with no need for a spaceship!

Children are swept into a timeless daydream that opens eyes, ears and minds.

Sieste Cosmique

Marc De Blanchard

CONCERT - DOMBRANCE

Saturday at 5.30 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

Armed with superb moustache, Dombrance closes the first day of the Family Festival. Electronic artist continues his crazy electro project : "To inspire France to dance!"

CONCERT – LA FABRIQUE ORCHESTRALE JUNIOR

Sunday at 5 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

To end the weekend with a bang, how about an orchestral fanfare! The "Fabrique Orchestral Junior" from Aulnay-Sous-Bois, starts on stage and strolls through the Jardin d'Acclimatation !

Follow this funny parade made up of surprising cardboard objects created by the cardboard sculptor artist Little K and dance to music with the choreographer of the "30 Nuances de Noir.e.s" marching band, Sandra-Sainte-Rose.

From 2 p.m., children are invited to create cardboard accessories with Little K and then join the parade!

Compagnie des bestioles

Sous la neige

Fabrique Orchestrale Junior

SPORTS

4/12 years old

MONA DANCE CLASS

Saturday at 2.45 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. / Sunday at 2 p.m. and 3.45 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

La Mona gives fun and free-spirited dance classes outside !

6/12 years old

Climbing

Between 10 a.m. - 12.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

An 8-metre climbing boulder is available all day for children to enjoy. During the Festival, everyone will have a chance to learn about this sport at their own pace !

2/12 years old

Family Meditation

At 10.15 a.m., 11 a.m., 11.45 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
TERRACES - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Charlotte Halard gives meditation sessions and offers an exploration of the body, its thoughts... Different playful exercises to bring calm and self-awareness in parent/children duo.

4/12 years old

Acroyoga

At 10.15 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 12.15 a.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

Mélanie Lo offers family a joyfull and gentle introduction to acroyoga: this practice at the heart of three traditions - yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage - involves being in pairs, a parent and a child, and consists in various balance postures that develop strength and self-confidence.

Acroyoga par Mélanie Lo

AND also

6/12 years old

COLLABORATIVE FRESCO

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

Tim Zdey guides children in executing his artistic inspiration: a monumental, collaborative fresco kids can work on throughout the weekend, spreading positive energy and teamwork through art.

Tim Zdey

Fresques Collaborative

Tsugi Radio

La Radio des enfants

CHILDREN’S RADIO - TSUGI RADIO

Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. / Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
GREEN MIRROR - JARDIN D'ACCLIMATATION

Tsugi Radio sets up its microphones on the Green Mirror and broadcasts live from the Fondation during the Family Festival! Tsugi's webradio gives children the opportunity to visit his radio studio and hosts live shows.