The Bassins des Lumières are aimed at all audiences, with immersive digital exhibitions that will seduce young and old, art lovers and novices alike, thanks to architectural projections that appeal to the senses and emotions.

Located in Bordeaux’s impressive submarine base, originally built by the Germans during World War II, the site has been transformed by Culturespaces into France’s largest digital art centre, offering spectacular exhibitions in a truly unique setting.

It's a superb one-hour stroll through paintings by great masters of art history. The visit is not guided; however, a soundtrack accompanies you all along the route and allows you to immerse yourself even more intensely in the works.

It's an escape at your own pace that will amaze you!

Bassins des Lumières: Matisse & Frida Kahlo Exhibition

Visit Bassins des Lumières, the world’s largest digital art center, showcasing immersive exhibitions featuring major artists from art history and contemporary art.

Located in Bordeaux’s former submarine base, built by the Germans during World War II, the site has been transformed by Culturespaces into France’s largest digital art center. It now hosts immersive exhibitions.

Bassins des Lumières: Ocean Exhibition

There's more than wine waiting for you in Bordeaux. 

With the Bordeaux CityPass in your hand, you'll be able to enjoy entry into 15 museums and monuments, and you won't even have to worry about transport in between. 

Choose between a 24, 48, 72, or 96-hour pass and see the very best of Bordeaux.

As part of your pass, you'll be able to go on one guided tour too.

Bordeaux CityPass

Travel back 4,500 years to ancient Egypt with an expedition through the Khufu Horizon. Explore the largest and oldest pyramid on the Giza Plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu. 

Using a virtual reality headset, visit the pyramid and see how it looked during the time of the pharaohs. Navigate the Nile, witness King Khufu's funeral, and visit places not previously shown to the public.

Bordeaux: VR Experience "Horizon of Khufu"

Feeling adventurous? Tantalize your taste buds at the Musée du Vin et du Négoce. Begin your wine tasting journey with a presentation on the intricacies of Bordeaux's vineyards. 

Then, visit the vaulted wine cellars, built in 1720, and taste 2 or 3 wines while you learn about three centuries-worth of winemaking and the history of the wine trade. Explore how wine was stored in barrels and learn about the work of coopers; people who made wooden casks to store wine. It's history at its tastiest!

Musée du Vin et du Négoce: Entry Ticket

Visit the fortified city of Carcassonne, the largest in Europe, as it was in 1304. Follow a young lord and observe the political and religious turmoil of the city during the Inquisition.

Using virtual reality, walk through bustling streets, see a medieval market, and view the city walls and soldiers in training.

ECLIPSO Bordeaux: Les Derniers Remparts - Carcassonne 1304 VR Experience

Join a virtual reality tour to travel 3.5 billion years into the past. With "Life Chronicles," follow the major stages of Earth's evolution and life. 

Wear a VR headset to see ocean depths and tropical forests and meet giant millipedes, marine reptiles, and dinosaurs. Walk alongside a Tyrannosaurus and get ready for both an educational and fun adventure.

Bordeaux: VR Experience "Life Chronicles"

Step into the history of ancient Egypt with "The Builders' Treasure," a virtual reality tour at ECLIPSO Bordeaux produced by Excurio. The construction of the Great Pyramid is a mystery over 4,500 years old.

Alongside Mona, a young and intrepid Egyptologist, and Bastet, a goddess, go on an adventure that blends science, mythology, and visual poetry.

From the Giza plateau to the shores of the Red Sea, passing through the necropolis of Dahshur, you will observe the builders at work and infiltrate one of their ships in search of clues to try and solve the mystery of the pyramids' construction.

This quest will give you a glimpse into the latest findings and lead you to explore the architectural theories that have emerged from them.

From the quarries of Tourah to the ports of the Red Sea, follow the builders of a visionary civilization who joined forces to achieve monumental feats.

ECLIPSO Bordeaux: The Builders' Treasure - In the Footsteps of Egyptian Genius

Step back to the year 1874 and see the night that sparked Impressionism.

With "An Evening with the Impressionists: Paris 1874," visit the Paris of Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas as they debuted their art outside the official Salon. 

Walk through key sites associated with the Impressionist movement, including the island of La Grenouillère, Le Havre, and Nadar's studio.

Get ready to learn about this significant shift in art history.

Bordeaux: "An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874" VR Experience

Visit the 18th-century Palais Rohan (City Hall of Bordeaux), originally built for Archbishop Ferdinand Maximilien Mériadec de Rohan. The structure features a central building with two lower wings. With a guide, see this key piece of Bordeaux's history.

Over the centuries, Palais Rohan has served many roles: as the Archbishop's residence, the Revolutionary Tribunal, and the Departmental and Prefecture Hotel. Since 1836, it has been Bordeaux’s City Hall.

Behind its Louis XVI facade, find the grand staircase, former salons, and the municipal council chamber, completed in 1889 in the style of the Third Republic.

On this guided tour, explore how the Palais Rohan blends historical heritage with the functions of the Bordeaux City Hall.

Bordeaux: Palais Rohan Guided Tour in French

If you're looking to sample the best red wine France has to offer, there's no _viner_ place than the Médoc region. 

Take this half-day excursion from Bordeaux and discover France's premier wine region with an expert guide. Visit two carefully selected 'Grand cru classé' wine estates, and get an introduction to the history and blending processes distinctive of each winery. 

Each château will offer a guided tasting and the opportunity to savor some delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.

Médoc: Half-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux

Get a taste (literally) of some of France's best wines as you explore the countryside plains and rolling hills of Bordeaux’s famous wine region. 

A unique microclimate and fertile soil have made Saint-Émilion a haven for winemaking since Roman times! All your wine questions will be answered on a walk through the quaint, cobbled streets of this medieval village with your guide. 

Thirsty? Taste the different vintages and learn about the wine production process as you go.

Saint-Émilion Village: Half-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux

Staying a few days in Bordeaux? Combine rich history and three exclusive wine tastings with a walk through a charming medieval village – all transport included. 

Starting with a scenic drive through the vineyards, you'll head for the village of Saint-Émilion to explore the beautiful Cordeliers Cloister, carved from limestone.

Then, discover how Bordeaux made its mark on the winemaking map, and sample the wines at three local wineries. The tour returns to Bordeaux by late afternoon.

Saint-Émilion Village: Full-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux

Looking to sample the best red wine France has to offer? There's no _viner_ place than the Médoc region.

Take this day-long excursion from Bordeaux and discover France's premier wine region with an expert guide. Visit three 'Grand cru classé' wine estates, and get an introduction to the history and blending processes of each. And tastings, naturally.

After your first stop you'll enjoy a scenic drive along the winery-lined _Route des Chateaux_, before having some free time in Pauillac.

Médoc: Full-Day Wine Tour from Bordeaux

Begin the day at Rustic Vines Agency in Bordeaux, ready for a scenic drive to Saint-Emilion, filled with fine wine and rich history.

Visit the first château for a guided tour and wine tasting, discovering the secrets of winemaking.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the winery, paired with a glass of their finest wine.

Continue the adventure with a visit to a second winery for more wine tastings.

Take a guided walking tour through the medieval village of Saint-Emilion and indulge in another wine-tasting session.

Conclude the day with a return journey to Bordeaux.

Saint-Emilion: Guided Wine Tasting Tour + Lunch

Bordeaux's wine history began in this district centuries ago. Today, it's a haven of antique dealers and charming shops. Discover the rich history of Bordeaux in a bohemian atmosphere.

Start with coffee and enjoy local pastries in a unique dining cellar, paired with cocktails. Another sweet treat awaits during your walk, along with a visit to an 18th-century bakery.

Conclude with a wine and charcuterie pairing at an exceptional wine cellar, featuring a carefully selected assortment.

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