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

Additional Information & Description

“An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874” takes you into the night that sparked Impressionism. This 45-minute virtual-reality experience in Bordeaux turns a significant moment in art history into a journey through reconstructed historical scenes, bringing the beginnings of the movement into close view rather than presenting them only as a sequence of dates.

Artists stepping outside the official Salon

Enter the Paris of Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas as they debuted their art outside the official Salon. Their work provides the focus for learning about the rise of Impressionism and the shift it marked in art history. The experience uses storytelling to connect the artists with this moment, giving the exhibition its historical context while you explore the virtual setting.

Follow the movement through its key locations

The virtual route reaches beyond Paris to places associated with Impressionism. Walk through the island of La Grenouillère, visit Le Havre, and enter Nadar’s studio. These named locations give the journey a geographical dimension: you encounter several settings linked to the movement, rather than staying within a single recreated room. Each is part of the experience’s exploration of where this artistic change took shape.

Your entry and VR equipment

The ticket includes entry to “An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874” and a VR headset. At ECLIPSO Bordeaux, the headset brings historical scenes up close, combining cultural storytelling with virtual-reality technology. The equipment is part of your admission, allowing you to follow the experience through its digitally created places and scenes.

Arrival at ECLIPSO Bordeaux

Head to ECLIPSO Bordeaux at 19 Rue Saint-Sernin and arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. Tickets are delivered instantly and can be presented on a smartphone. Wheelchair access is available.