You are a visitor with a disability
Booking your visit
- Admission to the Bassins des Lumières is free for visitors with a disability upon presentation of a disability card or an AAH, AEEH, or ASI certificate. RQTH certificates are not accepted. One accompanying person is entitled to the reduced rate.
- Online booking is strongly recommended, even if you are eligible for free entry. We cannot guarantee entry to the Bassins des Lumières if all our time slots are full.
- For a more peaceful experience, please note that visitor numbers can be hard to predict and fluctuate depending on the day, week and time. We recommend coming in the morning or at the end of the day, which are often quieter times (though this cannot be guaranteed). Avoid weekends and public holidays, which are generally busier.
By car
Secure parking is available on site (reservations are recommended to guarantee a space on the day of your visit). The reservation is valid for one vehicle and only for the duration of the exhibition. The car park closes every night. Please feel free to ask our security guards for information on the day of your visit.
⚠️ Unsurfaced parking area; some sections are in poor condition.
There is also a free municipal car park opposite the submarine base, subject to availability.
By public transport
The Bordeaux Métropole transport network is accessible to people with disabilities. The nearest stops are:
- Bus No. 9 – Base Sous-marine stop: approximately 500 m from the entrance.
- Bus No. 5 – Bassins à Flot stop: approximately 700 m from the entrance.Please note: parts of the route between the bus stops and the entrance to the Bassins des Lumières are gravelled and may be uneven in places.
By shuttle
The Bassins des Lumières is served by the Bordeaux Hop-On Hop-Off tourist shuttle. Stop No. 10 – Base Sous-Marine (departs from Quinconces every hour from 10.30 am to 5 pm; boarding and disembarking possible at each stop).
The visit is available with an audio guide in eight languages and child‑friendly commentary.
Visitors with disabilities benefit from a special rate. The accompanying person is admitted free of charge.
Group visits
Booking is mandatory for groups and must include the following information: the requested date and time slot, the number of people (including accompanying persons), the name of the organisation and the billing address.
Booking online
Our partner, Culture pour l’Enfance, also operates at the Bassins des Lumières, developing programmes for children who are ill, have disabilities or face social hardship.
Learn more about their programme
Contact us
To ensure a smooth visit, our teams are available to assist you with any specific requests.
Credits
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