# Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection — Paris, France

> Opened in 2021, the Bourse de Commerce is the Paris home of the Pinault Collection. Tadao Ando inserted a 29-metre concrete cylinder inside the historic glass-domed rotunda, creating a striking dialogue between the old and new.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Friday until 9:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays)
- Admission: €15 standard admission
- Address: 2 Rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris, France
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
- Official website: https://www.pinaultcollection.com/en/boursedecommerce
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Rotunda Fresco — Alexandre Denis Abel de Pujol · 1889
- Tadao Ando Concrete Cylinder — Tadao Ando · 2021
- Untitled (Room) — Dan Flavin · permanent installation
- Site-Specific Rotunda Commission — Rotating contemporary artists

## FAQ
**Where is it?**
Steps from Les Halles and a short walk from the Louvre.

**Is the dome accessible?**
Yes, the rotunda is the centre of the visit.

**How long should I spend at Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection best known for?**
Opened in 2021, the Bourse de Commerce is the Paris home of the Pinault Collection. Tadao Ando inserted a 29-metre concrete cylinder inside the historic glass-domed rotunda, creating a striking dialogue between the old and new. Key highlights include Rotating Pinault Collection exhibitions, Tadao Ando's concrete cylinder architecture, Restored nineteenth-century commerce fresco.

**How do I get tickets for Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection?**
€15 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.pinaultcollection.com/en/boursedecommerce

**How does the Bourse de Commerce compare to the Pinault Collection in Venice?**
Both display François Pinault's collection. The Paris venue (2021) is newer and housed in Ando's architectural intervention; the Venetian Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana (2006) occupy historic palazzi on the Grand Canal. Collections rotate between both venues.

**Is the dome visible from inside?**
Yes — Ando's design deliberately preserves views of the original glass dome and its restored fresco from every level. The cylinder is open at the top, allowing the historic cupola to remain the visual centrepiece.

**Can I visit without seeing a temporary exhibition?**
The permanent collection and rotunda architecture are always accessible with general admission. Temporary exhibitions are the main draw and typically require the standard ticket — there is no separate 'architecture only' ticket.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/bourse-de-commerce/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.