around Fondation Louis Vuitton 21Jardin d’Acclimatation Created in 1860, the Jardin d'Acclimatation mixes landscaped areas, cultural activities and theme park rides and attractions. With its little train,pony rides, puppet theatre, boat ride ... it continues to appeal to gen- erations of children and their parents. After several months of renovations, the year 2018 marked the opening of 17 new attrac- Fondation tions and the enhancement of the park’sarchitectural heritage. SeveralNapoleon III Louis Vuitton eateries and themed workshops completethe offer. Situated in the Bois de Boulogne, the Fonda- Bois de Boulogne (16th). M Les Sablons.o tion Louis Vuitton is a major site for contem- 01 40 67 90 85. Daily. Opening times vary porary art in Paris. This architectural gem, according to the day and season. Park/full designed by the American Frank O. Gehry, rate: €5. Attractions: €2.90 per ticket. shows exciting temporary exhibitions. The www.jardindacclimatation.fr visionary architect revolutionized the use of glass and created previously unimaginable shapes to produce a unique, bright, aerial building.The 15,000-ton steel structure (twice as much as the Eiffel Tower) supports twelve huge curved glass ‘sails’, which pro- tect the ‘icebergs’ that house the 11 exhibi- tion galleries. In addition to the artistic and architectural treasures of the Fondation 22Bois de Boulogne Louis Vuitton, visitors can enjoy the pano- The former hunting ground of French kings, ramic views offered by the building’s various this vast green space to the west of Paris terraces. Everything has been thought out comprises the Parc de Bagatelle, the Jar- for visitors to be able to spend a good part din d’Acclimatation, the Jardin des Serres of the day or even the evening there: the d’Auteuil, the Auteuil and Longchamp race- building houses a bookshop, a restaurant courses and the Fondation Louis Vuitton. (Le Frank, entrusted to starred chef Jean- It has numerous walking routes, 28 km of Louis Nomicos) and an auditorium where bridle paths and 15 km of touristic cycling classical and contemporary music concerts, trails.There are also lots of amenities: recitals and master classes are held. Just a playgrounds for children, picnic areas, bike few steps from the Fondation is the Jardin and boat hire, restaurants, the Théâtre de d’Acclimatation. Verdure ... Bois de Boulogne. 8 av. du Mahatma Gandhi 16th. M Porte Maillot.o www.paris.fr (16th).M Les Sablons.o 01 40 69 96 00. Daily, except Tues, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 dec. Opening times variable, contact for information. Fondation ticket (outside exhibition periods)/ full rate: €9 (access to the Jardin d’Acclimatation included). www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr WEST PARIS 43