Bassins des Lumières Immersive experiences blending art, music and projections in Bordeaux

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Closes at 08:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Bordeaux and its agglomeration

Services

  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • English
    • Bassins des Lumières, an immersive family experience in Bordeaux

      The Bassins des Lumières is the world's largest immersive center, offering truly unique immersive and sensory experiences for the whole family. Located in Bordeaux's former submarine base, this monumental venue transforms its walls and vast water basins into giant projection surfaces, bringing to life both the works of history's greatest artists and contemporary digital creations. It's an outing that appeals to children, captivated by the magic of light, as well as parents and grandparents looking for an original cultural activity in Bordeaux.

      6 visitor areas designed for discovery and enjoyment

      The venue unfolds across six distinct spaces, allowing both children and adults to experience the exhibition from very different perspectives. The walkways offer an immersive experience, bringing visitors up close to the projections, while the Cube is dedicated to contemporary digital creations. An educational area extends the experience and deepens the exploration of the artworks —a real bonus for families. On-site, you'll find a kiosk, a food truck, and a bookstore/gift shop. Allow approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for your visit to fully enjoy the experience.

      An accessible and convenient location in the heart of the Bacalan district

      Ideally located on Impasse Brown de Colstoun in Bordeaux, in the immediate vicinity of the Cité du Vin, the Musée Mer Marine and the Bassins à Flot, the Bassins des Lumières fit perfectly into a day of discovery with the family in the cultural district of Bacalan.

      The site is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility and to strollers.

      Open 7 days a week, all year round.

      Book your tickets and check the schedules online at bassins-lumieres.com or contact the team at 05 35 00 00 90 for any questions about your visit.

      With an exceptional rating of 4.7/5 based on nearly 19,000 Google reviews

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Traveller Reviews Bassins des Lumières

4.7 sur 5 19165 reviews

  • Katerine Boisseau

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Katerine Boisseau on 30/07/2026

  • marie andrée

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by marie andrée on 30/07/2026

  • Jonathan Dautreville

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jonathan Dautreville on 30/07/2026

    L’exposition Océan était vraiment belle, très intéressante. J’ai adoré la partie du cube qui sensibilise !

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Bassins des Lumières

Address

impasse Brown de Colstoun
33300 BORDEAUX

Contacts

Phone : 05 35 00 00 90

GPS coordinates

44° 52'16.23"N, 0° 33'34.96"W

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