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.
Opening Hours
Please note that the temporary exhibitions have specific time slots:
“Ocean” Exhibition
Every Saturday in September 2026, from 10 am to 8 pm. Last admission is at 6:45 pm, except for Saturday 26, when it's at 5:45 pm.
“Matisse” and “Frida Kahlo” Exhibitions
These exhibitions are screened together according to the following schedule:
Every day in September 2026, except Saturdays, from 10 am to 7 pm. Last admission is at 5:30 pm.
