Horseback Riding Paris: Louis Vuitton Foundation Tour

Art and riding in the same afternoon, without the tourist crowds

Horseback riding in Paris combines a guided tour of the Louis Vuitton Foundation's temporary exhibitions with a mounted ride through the Bois de Boulogne, accompanied by a professional guide in English, Spanish or French. The experience includes foundation entry, the Jardin d'Acclimatation access, riding equipment with helmet, and a 1.5-hour exhibition tour. Choose between foundation entry alone, foundation plus horseback riding, or the guided tour without riding; the full experience runs 3 to 6 hours depending on your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Art visit and horseback riding

• Visit Louis Vuitton Foundation and Garden
• Join guided exhibition tour
• Enjoy horseback riding in Bois de Boulogne

The Experience

The Louis Vuitton Foundation sits inside the Bois de Boulogne, a 2,100-acre park at the edge of Paris designed in the 1860s. The foundation building itself—opened in 2014 and designed by architect Frank Gehry—houses rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary art; recent shows have featured Jean-Michel Basquiat, Egon Schiele and Mark Rothko. A guide leads you through the current exhibition for 1.5 hours, walking you through the works and the architecture itself, then you move into the garden and the riding portion begins.

The horseback ride circles the Bois de Boulogne on wooded paths and open ground, accompanied throughout. No prior riding experience is required; the guide handles pacing and safety coaching happens before you mount. The route is described as peaceful and accessible to beginners, mixing tree cover with clearing. You're on horseback for the full experience portion—not a short loop—so the ride itself becomes the second half of the day. A helmet is provided; all other riding equipment comes with the booking.

The Jardin d'Acclimatation, the historic garden attached to the foundation grounds, opens to you as part of the ticket. It's a separate space from the foundation building itself, with its own walking paths and plantings. The combination means you're moving between three distinct environments—the contemporary art interior, the foundation's immediate grounds, and the larger park—rather than staying in one zone. Transport to the site is available by public transit; the location is at the gates of the Bois de Boulogne rather than central Paris.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket to the Louis Vuitton Foundation.
• access to the Jardin d'Acclimatation.
• 1.5-hour guided tour of the temporary exhibition.
• professional guide accompaniment throughout the ride.
• horseback riding equipment including helmet.
• safety coaching and briefing before mounting.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine a cultural afternoon with riding rather than spend a full day on either one alone—the foundation tour and the ride happen in sequence, so neither feels rushed. The guide's presence means you're not navigating the park on your own or managing a group of strangers, and the route stays within the Bois de Boulogne rather than venturing into busier Paris streets.

Top questions

What's the Louis Vuitton Foundation exhibition like when I visit?

The Louis Vuitton Foundation rotates temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art; the current show changes seasonally. Your 1.5-hour guided tour covers the works on display, the artistic movements they represent, and the building's architecture itself, designed by Frank Gehry. Recent exhibitions have included Jean-Michel Basquiat, Egon Schiele and Mark Rothko.

Do I need horseback riding experience to book this?

No. The ride is accompanied by a professional guide throughout, and safety coaching and briefing happen before you mount. The route is described as accessible to beginners, mixing wooded paths with open ground at a peaceful pace.

How long does the horseback riding portion take?

The full experience runs 3 to 6 hours total depending on your pace and how long you spend in each section. The riding itself is the second half of the day, after the foundation tour and garden walk.

What's included in the ticket price?

Entry to the Louis Vuitton Foundation; access to the Jardin d'Acclimatation; a 1.5-hour guided tour of the current exhibition; the horseback ride with professional accompaniment; riding helmet and all equipment; and safety briefing. You can also book foundation entry alone or the guided tour without riding, depending on the option you choose at checkout.

Is the Bois de Boulogne safe for riding, and what's the landscape like?

The Bois de Boulogne is a historic 2,100-acre park at the edge of Paris, created in 1860. The riding route circles through wooded paths and open landscapes within the park. The ride is described as a peaceful immersion in nature, mixing tree cover with clearing.

What languages is the guide available in?

The guide is available in English, Spanish and French. You choose your language preference at checkout.