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L'échappée des lignes

Contemporary creation

The experience

A hypnotic journey of perpetual metamorphosis

    This immersive audiovisual installation creates a dialogue between light, geometry, and perception in a ballet of moving Contemporary shapes.

    Through projections and a spatialized soundtrack by Thomas Vaquié, reference points become blurred and perspectives distorted, plunging the viewer into a physical and introspective experience, somewhere between illusion and reality. An artist renowned for his in situ installations, Olivier Ratsi explores the notions of perspective, space, and perception, transforming each location into a sensitive field of experimentation. Here, he offers a suspended, almost meditative space where you become an actor. L'Échappée des Lignes is a continuation of his work on the balance between the tangible and the intangible, between geometric rigor and luminous poetry, offering a contemplative interlude in the heart of the monumental universe of the Bassins des Lumières.

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    Once a date is selected, you will be able to choose a specific time for your visit.

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    Practical info

    Schedules

    Hours for the week of 28 September 2026 – 4 October 2026

        • Matisse / Frida Kahlo
        • Matisse / Frida Kahlo
        • Matisse / Frida Kahlo
        • Matisse / Frida Kahlo
        • Other experiences available

        • Other experiences available

  • Opening times

    The Bassins des Lumières are open 7 days a week.
    Last entrance 1hr before closing. 
    Ticket office closes 1 hour before site closing time.
    Visit duration: 1hr-1hr15.

  • Gift card

    Give your loved ones a unique experience, invite friends and family to visit the exhibitions of the Bassins des Lumières on the day and at the time of their choice. 

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  • Recommended age

    All ages.

  • Location

    Bassins des Lumières, Impasse Brown de Colstoun, 33 300 Bordeaux
    The Bassins des Lumières are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. 

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  • Included in your ticket

    Enjoy a complete experience with a single ticket that gives you access to 4 creations.

    After exploring the immersive experience on Matisse and Frida Kahlo, you can also enjoy, at no extra cost, the contemporary creations L’Échappée des Lignes and Oniria.

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      Matisse, a Symphony of Colors

      Step into the world of Matisse in Bordeaux

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      Frida Kahlo, At the Very Heart

      Immerse yourself in the intense and passionate world of Frida Kahlo.

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      Oniria

      Dreams in the age of artificial intelligence