Bordeaux : Bassins des Lumières Billet Le Petit Prince

Bordeaux



Live a unique experience in Les Bassins des Lumières, the world's largest digital art center in Bordeaux. Get tickets to an immersive digital exhibition, dedicated to major artists.

Immersive Digital Art Experience at Bassin des Lumières, Bordeaux

Visit Bassin des Lumières in Bordeaux for an immersive digital art experience set in a World War II submarine base, ideal for art and history enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Experience a unique blend of art and cutting-edge technology
  • Explore a World War II German submarine base turned digital art center
  • Immerse yourself in large-scale sensory art projections
  • Discover works from renowned contemporary artists
  • Enjoy an innovative and dynamic program of exhibitions

Description

Bassin des Lumières is the world’s largest digital art center, located in a former Second World War German submarine base in central Bordeaux. The venue offers an innovative way to experience art through immersive exhibitions enhanced by advanced technology.

Explore six exhibition spaces including The Cube, a soundproofed and insulated area devoted to immersive contemporary artworks. Here, paintings come alive as they transform into large-scale experiential projections beyond their traditional frames.

One featured exhibition presents The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, bringing the classic story’s watercolors to life through a dynamic mix of visuals and sound that creates a captivating journey into this imagined world.

Visitors can access four extensive pools of water, each 110 meters long, illuminated by 90 video projectors that cast dazzling colors and reflections. The environment blends light and shadow, allowing visitors to walk through a strikingly evocative space.

This multisensory visual experience is designed to engage a broad audience and deepen your appreciation of contemporary digital art.

Includes

  • Entry ticket to current monumental digital immersive exhibitions
  • Access to the exhibition Le Petit Prince, l'Odyssée immersive
  • Self-guided tour of contemporary creations in The Cube
  • Free car parking

Excludes

  • Audio guide
  • Access to the temporary exhibition L'Egypte des Pharaons, L'expérience immersive

Important Information

  • The ticket does not include access to L'Egypte des Pharaons, l'expérience immersive
  • Includes access to Le Petit Prince, l'Odyssée immersive
  • Last entry to Bassin des Lumières is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing
  • Last entry to Le Petit Prince, l'Odyssée immersive is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing

Cancellation Policy

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

For your visit, consider arriving earlier to fully explore all exhibition spaces and bring comfortable footwear for walking throughout the extensive venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bassins des Lumières is a digital art center located in a former World War II submarine base in Bordeaux, showcasing immersive digital art installations.
Bassins des Lumières is situated in a converted German submarine base in Bordeaux's port area.
You can experience contemporary digital art installations featuring works by leading painters, presented through innovative technology in Bordeaux.
Yes, Bassins des Lumières is housed in a historic World War II submarine base, offering a unique historical context alongside the art displays.
The experience engages multiple senses through large-scale projections and soundscapes, creating a fully immersive digital art environment.
It is recommended to book tickets in advance to secure entry, especially during peak seasons.
Yes, the visual and sensory nature of the exhibits makes Bassins des Lumières suitable for visitors of all ages in Bordeaux.
Opening hours vary; check the official Bassins des Lumières website for current visiting times in Bordeaux.
Most visits last between one to two hours, depending on your interest in the exhibits.
Photography is usually allowed, but flash and tripods may be prohibited; check onsite guidelines for details.

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