October 24 demonstrations in Paris: Fondation Cartier to close its doors all weekend

Following the violence and damage in Paris last weekend, demonstrations announced for Saturday, October 24, 2026 have prompted a series of precautionary measures. Several events have been canceled, and cultural venues are temporarily closing their doors. Among them is the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, located at 2, place du Palais-Royal, which has confirmed its exceptional closure on October 24 and 25.

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The decision comes just two days after the opening of the exhibition Harvest Time by Ibrahim Mahama, which has been open to the public since October 22. Visitors will therefore be unable to see the exhibition this weekend. As the Fondation is usually closed on Mondays, visits are expected to resume on Tuesday, October 27, at 11 a.m., unless a new announcement is made.

• To be read
• What’s on this week, October 26 to November 1, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France

Have you already booked a ticket? The Foundation states on its website that exhibition tickets purchased online can be changed up until the day before your visit, using the link in the confirmation email. However, no specific refund procedure related to this exceptional closure has been announced so far.

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