Les Bassins des Lumières Tickets

If you are passionate about art and eager to explore a captivating experience in Bordeaux, Les Bassins des Lumières is a must-visit. This unique venue offers an art experience that is sure to leave you in awe.

Les Bassins des Lumières

Situated within the historic submarine base in Bordeaux, this location holds the title of the largest digital arts center in the world.

Your admission grants you access to a vast space dedicated to immersive art exhibitions. Each season, you can engage with a variety of themes that include masterpieces from renowned artists, innovative contemporary works, explorations of outer space, and the vibrant universe of comic art.

The center consists of four unique exhibition areas:

The Cube: a soundproof space of 220 square meters and a height of 8 meters, concentrating on contemporary immersive artworks.The Immersive Cistern: measuring 155 square meters and reaching 7 meters high, this area provides a distinct vantage point for enjoying digital projections while seated.Large Mooring Buoys: an area suspended over water showcasing projections from the current exhibition schedule.The Base Museum: an informative space dedicated to the military and architectural heritage of the submarine base.

The estimated duration for a self-guided exploration is around 1 hour.

Temporary Exhibitions

The center is presently exhibiting the following temporary showcases:

Ocean

This stunning digital display invites viewers to immerse themselves in the intriguing depths and stunning beauty of the ocean.

Matisse: A Symphony of Colors

This exhibition offers a rich visual journey into the artistic realm of Henri Matisse. Through this experience, you can rediscover his works, traversing various chromatic stages, from the renowned Blue Nudes to his Fauvist era, culminating with the vibrancy of Luxe, Calme et Volupté.

Frida Kahlo: Right in the Heart

Explore a symbolic landscape woven with plant motifs and anatomical forms, where nature's essence interacts with the splendor of Mexican folklore. This exhibition traces Frida Kahlo's journey, from moments in the Blue House to her passionate relationship with Diego Rivera, revealing how she transformed her suffering into art.

Opening Hours

The temporary exhibitions operate during specified time slots:

“Ocean” Exhibition

Open from Saturday, July 4, to Sunday, August 30, 2026, with availability during these hours:

Daily: 10 am to 2 pm (last admission at 12:45 pm)

“Matisse” and “Frida Kahlo” Exhibitions

The two exhibitions are displayed during the following periods:

From Saturday, July 4, to Friday, July 31, 2026:

Sunday to Friday: 2 pm to 7 pm (last admission at 5:30 pm)Saturdays: 2 pm to 8 pm (last admission at 6:30 pm).

From Saturday, August 1, to Sunday, August 30, 2026:

Monday to Saturday: 2 pm to 8 pm (last admission at 6:30 pm)Sundays: 2 pm to 7 pm (last admission at 5:30 pm).

Beginning August 31, 2026, the exhibitions will return to their usual schedule, continuing until early October.