Former Paris stock exchange to be turned into museum
French billionaire businessman FranÃ§ois Pinault on Monday unveiled his plans to transform the 19th century Bourse de commerce, namely the former Paris stock exchange, into a new modern art museum housing his â¬1.25 billion art collection. Pinault, whose luxury group has acquired fashion brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, will restore the building in exchange for a 50-year tenancy.