Bassins des Lumières Matisse Ticket



Enjoy a unique immersive experience in the world's largest immersive center! Discover the original, never-before-seen creations in this former submarine base.

Les Bassins des Lumières in Bordeaux offers immersive digital exhibitions of Matisse and Frida Kahlo, ideal for art lovers and cultural explorers.

Highlights

  • Exceptional immersion into Matisse's work
  • Unique sensory and emotional digital experience
  • Open every day of the week

Description

Located in a former World War II submarine base, Les Bassins des Lumières is the world's largest digital art center. It presents monumental immersive exhibitions that celebrate both historical and contemporary artists.

The latest exhibition, 'Matisse, the Symphony of Colors', offers visitors a fully immersive experience combining lights, shapes, and music to explore Matisse's artistic universe. The experience follows his evolution from vibrant interiors inspired by Nice to his later cut-outs, highlighting his freedom of gesture and use of color, accompanied by a soundtrack blending classical and contemporary music. Portions of the experience include a French voiceover.

Following this, the short program 'Frida Kahlo, en plein cœur' invites visitors to engage with the intimate and creative world of the Mexican artist, expressed through vivid colors, symbols, and emotions.

These exhibitions are suitable for visitors alone or in groups, providing a memorable cultural break.

Includes

  • Admission ticket to the immersive experience: 'Matisse, the Symphony of Colors'
  • Admission ticket to the immersive experience: 'Frida Kahlo, en plein cœur'
  • Last admission is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book tickets in advance and plan your visit to allow time for both exhibitions. Comfortable shoes are recommended due to the size of the venue.

Available Dates

November 2026 6 dates
Thu 12th Nov Fri 13th Nov Thu 19th Nov Fri 20th Nov Tue 24th Nov Thu 26th Nov
December 2026 4 dates
Tue 1st Dec Thu 3rd Dec Thu 10th Dec Tue 15th Dec

Frequently Asked Questions

Les Bassins des Lumières is the world’s largest digital art center located in Bordeaux, featuring immersive multimedia exhibitions inside a former WWII submarine base.
The Matisse exhibition offers a multisensory experience combining light, shapes, and music focused on the artist’s work.
Les Bassins des Lumières is situated in a historic submarine base near Bordeaux’s port area.
Les Bassins des Lumières is open every day; check the official website for current opening hours.
Booking tickets in advance is recommended to secure your visit, especially during peak times.
Yes, the immersive digital exhibitions at Les Bassins des Lumières are designed to be engaging for visitors of all ages.
A typical visit to the Matisse exhibition lasts around one hour, depending on your pace.
Photography is usually allowed without flash, but check on-site guidelines for specific restrictions.
Yes, Les Bassins des Lumières provides accessibility features for visitors with reduced mobility.
It offers a large-scale digital immersion into Matisse’s art, combining visuals and sound in a historic Bordeaux setting.

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