Les Bassins des Lumières Tickets

Are you an art enthusiast visiting Bordeaux? Don't miss Les Bassins des Lumières, an immersive art experience showcasing works by renowned artists.

Why Visit the Bassins des Lumières?

Located in Bordeaux's former submarine base, Les Bassins des Lumières features large-scale immersive digital exhibitions focused on historic and contemporary art themes. It is noted as the largest digital art centre in the world. The space encompasses 4 main areas:

The Immersive Citerne: 155 square metres (1,668 square feet) with 7-metre (23-foot) ceilings.The Cube: 220 square metres (2,368 square feet), 8-metre (26-foot) high, focusing on contemporary immersive artists.Large Mooring Buoys: projections from temporary exhibitions onto water.The Base Museum: highlights the history of the submarine base.

Visitors typically spend around an hour at the exhibitions.

Temporary Exhibitions

Current exhibitions include:

L'Égypte des Pharaons: de Khéops à Ramsès II

This immersive digital exhibition explores the civilization of Ancient Egypt, including key sites like Luxor and the Valley of the Kings.

Les Orientalistes: Ingres, Delacroix, Gérôme...

This exhibition features 19th-century works inspired by regions like Morocco and Egypt, showcasing artists such as Delacroix and Ingres.

Ocean

From October 18, 2025, enjoy Ocean, an immersive experience celebrating marine life, depicting underwater scenes on the Bassins' walls.

Temporary Exhibition Schedule

Check the opening hours for temporary exhibitions from October 18 to December 19, 2025 for more details.