Are you an art buff looking for your fix in Bordeaux? If so, you can't miss Les Bassins des Lumières. Discover this immersive art experience. Their immersive exhibitions are sure to amaze you!
Les Bassins des Lumières
Located at the former submarine base in Bordeaux, Les Bassins des Lumières is the world’s largest digital arts center.
With your ticket, you can freely explore this massive space dedicated to immersive exhibitions. Throughout the year, its projections explore themes as diverse as the works of the great masters of art history, contemporary creations, the conquest of space, and the world of comics.
The venue features four distinct areas:
- The Cube: a soundproofed, isolated space measuring 220 square meters and 8 meters high, focused on contemporary immersive art.
- The Immersive Cistern: a 155-square-meter, 7-meter-high area where visitors can sit and view digital projections from a different angle.
- Large Mooring Buoys: an area on the water where images from the exhibition program are projected.
- The Base Museum: an educational space to learn about the military and architectural history of the former submarine base.
The self-guided tour is estimated to take approximately 1 hour.
Temporary Exhibitions
Currently, the venue’s galleries are hosting the following temporary exhibitions:
Ocean
A spectacular digital and immersive experience that invites you to dive into the mysteries, depths, and breathtaking beauty of the marine world.
Matisse: A Symphony of Colors
In this exhibition, you’ll delve into the world of Henri Matisse through a captivating visual experience. The renowned French artist invites you to rediscover his works through a journey marked by different chromatic phases, ranging from the famous Blue Nudes to his Fauvist period and the dazzling hues of Luxe, Calme et Volupté.
Frida Kahlo: Right in the Heart
Plant motifs, organic elements, and anatomical details intertwine in a symbolic universe where the power of nature dialogues with the richness of Mexican folklore. Through this journey through Frida Kahlo’s career, you’ll relive everything from her experiences at the Blue House to her tumultuous romance with Diego Rivera, discovering how the Mexican artist managed to transform pain into art.
Screening Times
Keep in mind that the temporary shows run during specific time slots:
Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs
- From October 1 to 16, 2026, it's shown all day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am to 8 pm.
- From October 17 to November 1, 2026, it's shown daily from 10 am to 7 pm, except on Saturdays, when it runs until 8 pm.
"Matisse" and "Frida Kahlo" Exhibitions
These are shown together on the following schedule:
- From October 1 to 16, 2026, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 am to 6 pm.
