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We have a date for the opening of the Cartier Foundation in the heart of Paris

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We've known it for over 30 years in the 14th arrondissement, behind its impressive glass curtain and amidst its almost paradisiacal vegetation. The Cartier Foundation, which welcomes a ton of visitors eager for contemporary art, is getting ready to enchant you just a stone's throw from the Louvre starting next October. An XXL space that is sure to delight all the fans of this cultural institution.


A cultural gem in the heart of Paris

On one side, the Louvre, undoubtedly one of the most famous and richest museums in the world. On the other side, the Comédie-Française, the temple of theater...

g> Parisian and national. And soon, right in between the two, The Cartier Foundation. A gem of contemporary art, which promises to give a second life to the institution formerly located in the 14th district. And it’s no wonder, because by moving into this new space designed by The Jean Nouvel Workshops, the museum multiplies its exhibition space by 13.

Thanks to over 16,000 m², it showcases the Bourse de Commerce, home to the Pinault Collection and its 13,000 m², rolling out the red carpet to become the largest private institution in Paris. And the exciting news is that the most curious among you can gain access starting October 25, which is just a few months away!


A Grand Opening

Speaking of temporary exhibitions, for its reopening, the institution is pulling out all the stops with The General Exhibition, presented until August 2026. A major retrospective covering 6,500 m², which...


Bring to light the artistic identity of the Cartier Foundation by showcasing over 600 works that have marked the programming of the 14th. For more than 4 decades, the institution has reflected the society and its artistic evolutions. And one thing is for sure, its values and themes won’t change at the new address! All of this will be revealed starting October 25!

Cartier Foundation
2, Place du Palais-Royal – 1st
Reopening on October 25, 2025
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