The Bassins des Lumières experience

The walkways are the backbone of the experience, bringing visitors as close as possible to the artworks. Moving along the route opens up fresh visual perspectives at every step. 
The large mooring buoys on the surface of the water turn into projection platforms in their own right. These signature features of the venue play a full part in the scenography, with the projected images reflecting and breaking apart on the surrounding walls. 

The Musée de la Base immerses visitors in the history of the Bordeaux submarine base from its construction in World War II until its conversion into a digital art centre. 
Nearby, the educational space provides visitors with the tools needed to make sense of the various exhibitions. Here you can discover the artists, artworks and technology behind the projections. 
 

Spanning 155 m² and reaching seven metres in height, the Immersive Cistern invites visitors to pause for a more contemplative moment. Take the time to view the works from a fresh perspective. 
You’re no longer a simple spectator; you’re at the heart of the work. Take a seat on one of the cushions and let yourself be swept along by the rhythm of the works that unfold before your eyes. 

With their raised vantage points, the mezzanine and tiered seating let visitors discover the artworks from a new perspective. The view from these areas, as from the stage, takes in the vast sweep of the lock basin, which is 110 metres long. 
The monumental projections are displayed on walls up to 12 metres high, following the contours of the architecture. Shift your perspective to discover the works in a new light and enjoy a revitalised visual experience. 

Round off your visit at the Cube, a self‑contained, fully soundproofed 220 m² space standing eight metres high. Inside this immersive space dedicated exclusively to contemporary artistic creation, the moving images and sound sweep you along. 
The works, which are specially designed for this format, explore some of the most innovative forms of digital art. In short, the Cube offers visitors a unique sensory experience.