Frequently Asked Questions

To book an exhibition tour (guided or self-guided), you can contact us by phone at +33 1 42 18 56 67 or by email at info.reservation@fondation.cartier.com.

The Fondation Cartier offers guided tours of the exhibitions Tuesdays through Fridays at 6:00 pm. You can sign up on site starting at 5:00 pm with your admission ticket, subject to available spaces.

The Fondation Cartier does not have dedicated areas for events or receptions. Organized events that take place in our exhibition spaces and are linked to our programming and are usually organized with specific partnerships.

For further information, please reach us using: fondation-cartier@fondation.cartier.com.

Due to the Vigipirate plan and for security reasons, we currently do not have any cloakrooms. No suitcases will be allowed. Only handbags and small backpacks (A3 size) are permitted.

Animals are not allowed within the Fondation Cartier. Only guide dogs may enter the premises.

If you would like to present your artist’s portfolio, please send it to info.reservation@fondation.cartier.com.

Yes, the Fondation Cartier is accessible to individuals with reduced mobility. Elevators are available for your use.

Access to the Fondation Cartier bookstore is reserved solely for visitors with an admission ticket.

To get to the Fondation Cartier:

• By subway: Raspail or Denfert-Rochereau (lines 4 and 6)
• By RER: Denfert-Rochereau (line B)
• By bus: 38, 68, 88, 91
• Vélib’ station and parking reserved for handicapped visitors in front of 2 rue Victor Schœlcher

No, but you can easily park your car on the surrounding streets.

Yes. To sign up for an annual pass, click here to discover its benefits.

Access to the garden is reserved solely for visitors with an exhibition admission ticket, Tuesdays through Sundays.

An admission ticket allows you to access the exhibitions, the bookstore, the garden, and the refreshment area.

You may only consume products sold in our refreshment area (open depending on the weather).

The garden was created by artist Lothar Baumgarten in 1994. To learn more, you can visit the garden’s dedicated website.

The majority of our exhibitions are accessible to children.

A Young Visitors Guide distributed at the entrance offers a fun tour of the exhibitions, as well as a program of workshops and guided tours for children between 6 and 12 years old.

Click here to see our program.

• Regular admission: €12 (€10.50 on site)
• Reduced admission: €8.50 (€7 on site) Students, visitors under 25, seniors (65+), unemployed individuals and welfare recipients, “Maison des Artistes” members, partner organization members, Ministry of Culture employees, “Amis des Musées” members
• Free (Children under 13, children under 18 only on Wednesdays, pass holders, Icom card holders, press card holders, disability card holders)

The senior discount is given to people 65 years of age and older.

Free admission is granted to the following individuals:

• Children under 13
• Children under 18 only on Wednesdays
• Pass holders
• Icom card holders
• Press card holders
• Disability card holders

No, but we regularly organize Open House Days dedicated to teachers with each new exhibition.

Yes, the on-site rate is €7 (upon presentation of supporting documents).

We offer architectural tours of the Jean Nouvel-designed building.

To book, you can contact us at +33 1 42 18 56 67 or at info.reservation@fondation.cartier.com.

Yes, we offer architectural tours, which tell the history of the Fondation Cartier garden as well as the Jean Nouvel-designed building.

To book, you can contact us at +33 1 42 18 56 67 or at info.reservation@fondation.cartier.com.