Experience the best of Bassin des Lumières

Bassins des Lumières occupies four submarine pens in Bordeaux's Bassins à flot district, projecting large-scale digital art exhibitions across 13,500 square metres of water surfaces and concrete walls. Find standard entry tickets, timed session formats, and current exhibition access here.

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Slide 1 of 20, Visitors viewing whale tail projection at Carrières des Lumières Ocean exhibit.

Immersive ocean-themed projections at Carrières des Lumières exhibit in France.

Visitors viewing vibrant Matisse artwork projections at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.

Visitors viewing Matisse artwork projection at Bassins Des Lumieres exhibition.

Visitors viewing dinosaur projection at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières.

Dinosaurs projected in a lush forest setting at Atelier Des Lumières, Paris exhibition.

Visitors viewing dinosaur evolution display at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières.

Dinosaurs projected on a wall at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières.

Dinosaurs projected in a lush forest at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières.

Frida Kahlo artwork projected at Bassins Des Lumieres exhibition, surrounded by vibrant foliage.

Visitors viewing dinosaur projections at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières.

Visitors viewing dinosaur projections at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières, Paris.

Ocean-themed projections at Carrières des Lumières Immersive Experience, France.

Visitors viewing a large dinosaur projection at Prehistoric Planet exhibition, Atelier des Lumières.

Immersive ocean-themed projections at Carrières des Lumières, featuring vibrant jellyfish visuals.

Matisse artwork projected on walls at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.

Jellyfish projections at Carrières des Lumières Ocean exhibit, immersive art experience.

Matisse artwork projected at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.

Frida Kahlo artwork projected at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

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Immerse yourself in a spectacular digital art experience inside Bassins des Lumières, one of the world's largest digital art centers.
Discover monumental projections, immersive soundscapes, and multimedia installations that bring renowned artworks and stories to life.
Explore a historic WWII submarine base transformed into a one-of-a-kind venue for immersive digital exhibitions.
Enjoy a family-friendly, multi-sensory experience where art, music, and technology come together in an unforgettable setting.

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Immerse yourself in a spectacular digital art experience inside Bassins des Lumières, one of the world's largest digital art centers.
Discover monumental projections, immersive soundscapes, and multimedia installations that bring renowned artworks and stories to life.
Explore a historic WWII submarine base transformed into a one-of-a-kind venue for immersive digital exhibitions.
Enjoy a family-friendly, multi-sensory experience where art, music, and technology come together in an unforgettable setting.

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Bassin des Lumières

Monday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 7:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm

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What our guests say

Laurence P

France

Solo

3 weeks ago

+5 more

This immersive experience at the Bassins des Lumières was enchanting. After going through the massive wildfire in Gironde—with the evacuations, the suffocating smoke, the stress…—I felt the need to escape from that reality. The Bassins des Lumières took me on a multisensory journey, allowing me to discover Matisse’s work in 360°. Magnificent.

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Seminara D

France

Family

3 weeks ago

A great exhibition. A great selection of images and music. The different viewpoints throughout the tour make you feel like you're at the bottom of the ocean.

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Hays S

France

Family

Jul 2026

A peaceful place steeped in history. The audio guide complements the exhibits well. I visited one July afternoon; there weren’t many people there, so we took our time looking at everything. The wall projections are magnificent, and the cube and the cistern are great places to take a break. I’d love to go back!

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Sheila E

United Kingdom

Couple

Jun 2026

THe setting made it all special with lovely reflections in the water - one saw the images twice! It was a great programme well thought out to fit the venue and very well directed!! Bravo!!

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Mathis T

France

Family

Jun 2026

+7 more

That was absolutely beautiful—thank you so much for this experience. I loved the lighting and the experience you created, especially with such iconic characters. Thank you

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Alison L

United States

Solo

Jun 2026

The site can be a bit intimidating to reach by public transportation—it’s a massive building where it’s not easy to find the entrance. But what a discovery lies within! It’s absolutely worth experiencing this majestic blend of stone, water, color, and light. It’s dark inside (naturally), but it’s spacious, and you have plenty of time to appreciate it at your own pace and in your own way.

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Medina P

France

Group

May 2026

+1 more

Buying tickets was easy. The wait to get into the exhibition was a bit long (15 minutes after we arrived...) It's a shame there weren't more paintings by Matisse

Bassins des Lumières Tickets: Immersive Art Experiences

Bart C

Netherlands

Group

May 2026