Holidays at the Fondation

Event
Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo
Date
From 18.04.2026 to 03.05.2026
Hours
10h-18h

For the holidays, the Fondation offers a space for relaxation and conviviality in the Auditorium, specially arranged for the occasion.

Before or after visiting the Calder. Rêver en équilibre exhibition, take a break at the pop-up Cantine du Marché. With your family, visit the dedicated area, and enjoy a selection of children’s books and activities related to the exhibition. Our Cultural Guides also lead interesting group activities throughout the day, such as discovery tours and art workshops.

Families

10:30 am - 6:30 pm

Architecture Short-tours

Every day, with tours departing from the Hall d’accueil hourly between 10:30 am and 6:30 pm 

In tribute to the architect of the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Frank Gehry (1929-2025), we are offering family visits throughout the day to discover the Foundation's architecture and its creator.

Length: 30 minutes.

Crédit artiste : © Adrian Villar Rojas. Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo

2.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Workshops

Every day in the Auditorium, between 2 pm and 6 pm

Using the designs by illustrator Jochen Gerner from the activity book, create your own flip-book and watch the animation you’ve made come to life! 

Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo

10.00 am - 8.00 pm

Family Area

Open every day in the Auditorium from 10 am to 8 pm

Colouring pages and children’s books based on the exhibition await families in the special family area that is open all day.

Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo

10.00 am - 8.00 pm

Pop Play

Open every day in the Auditorium from 10 am to 8 pm

Young and old alike can try out the Fondation’s “Archi moi mini” and “Lucky Vibes” games!  

Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Marie Levi

GENERAL PUBLIC

11.00 am, 1.00 pm, 3.00 pm, 5.00 pm

Projections

Cirque Calder on Film, 2026, directed by Vic Brooks
Written by Evan Calder Williams
Edited by Marcus Werner Hed
Produced by Vic Brooks & Marcus Werner Hed
Music editing by Ben Vida
Running time: 9 mins

The Magic of Calder: Calder’s Circus, 1961, directed by Carlos Vilardebó
Paris, Pathé Films
CALDER’S CIRCUS © 1961 - Pathé Films
Running time: 30 mins

Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo

10.00 am - 6.00 pm

Musical Mood

Listen to the exhibition! Independent artistic agency Super! has assembled a playlist devoted entirely to the Calder. Rêver en équilibre exhibition. The soundtrack is broadcast in the Auditorium to take visitors on a journey alongside the artist, providing a new perspective on the world.

10.00 am - 6.00 pm

La Cantine du marché

Every day in the Auditorium from 10 am and 6 pm

In a pop-up café version, La Cantine du Marché serves a variety of beverages and food: sandwiches, salads, hot dishes and homemade pastries, along with craft coffees. Everything you need for a relaxing, refreshing break!

Crédit photographique : © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Martin Argyroglo