The Last Stronghold in Bordeaux

Experiencing the Middle Ages under tension

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19/21 rue Saint Sernin

4,9

from 24,50 €

45 minutes

Ages 8 and up

The Last Stronghold in Bordeaux

Experiencing the Middle Ages under tension

19/21 rue Saint Sernin

4,9

From 32 €

45 minutes

Ages 8 and up

TICKETING

Your opinions on the last ramparts in Bordeaux

They have traveled through millions of years… without leaving Bordeaux.

4.8
Based on 2,102 opinion
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Maÿlis D.
13th July 2026

Absolutely fantastic experience! Very well done and safe, for all ages.

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Vanessa
13th July 2026

A superb immersive experience. We traveled to the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the visuals and narration were incredible. Time flew by, and we would have gladly embarked on another journey immediately afterward if we'd had the time. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this activity; it's well worth the price.

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paul a.
13th July 2026

You absolutely must see the space experience! It's amazing! The use of video makes the immersion incredibly realistic.

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Léana N.
13th July 2026

First VR experience, very warm welcome and a very pleasant team. No wait to buy tickets, but allow a little time before you really get into the experience, about 15 minutes for the explanation of the instructions and equipment. Visited: Carcassonne 1304. A very impressive and immersive reconstruction.

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Pascale O.
13th July 2026

Carcassonne 1304. First time in VR. An experience worth having. Friendly staff and good advice for a first-timer.

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LORRAINE B.
13th July 2026

A fantastic experience with my 8-year-old daughter at the Great Pyramid of Giza. A true immersion in ancient Egypt. My daughter and I were completely captivated. We will definitely be back to see the Lost World and the great builders.

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Nad M.
13th July 2026

A pleasant experience and a very warm welcome. I'd do it again!

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Anne-Sophie F.
12th July 2026

Incredible experience.

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Guillaume C.
12th July 2026

A superb experience exploring lost worlds. I particularly appreciated the special mode for people prone to vertigo. I usually can't stand virtual reality, but this was pure bliss. The immersion was captivating. All the staff I encountered were friendly and attentive. I appreciated the air conditioning, especially since it was 40 degrees Celsius outside. The snack bar at the exit was a welcome place to relax and refresh. In short, I'm returning in two days with undisguised pleasure to try another immersive experience.

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Vroni 0.
10th July 2026

This was my second VR experience at Eclipso Bordeaux. Just as thrilled as ever. It's fabulous! You're truly transported to another world! It's extremely well done. The facilities are very pleasant and the staff are very kind and welcoming. I'll be back!

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Malik
10th July 2026

A superb experience at Eclipso Bordeaux! The team is very welcoming and takes the time to explain everything. The Cheops Horizon experience is simply fascinating. The sets are magnificent and you are completely transported to ancient Egypt. I can't wait to try the new one on the ISS!

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Stephanie A.
10th July 2026

I've done all the dives and I'm a huge Eclipso fan. Plus, the team is always so friendly. The latest dive on the ISS is very different; there's no guide, but you can see and hear the astronauts, which is fascinating. The experience is truly immersive, and the visuals in space are breathtaking!

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Alexandre M.
9th July 2026

Dear Eclipso, and to everyone reading this review, on July 8th, I embarked on my fourth immersive experience. This time, I was headed to space, more specifically the International Space Station (ISS). Unfortunately, this experience didn't convince me. I was expecting something more than simply watching videos. The concept is as follows: you find yourself on the ISS and you have to press bubbles to trigger testimonials from astronauts. During these sequences, it's impossible to move; you can only turn your head. So, I felt more like I was watching a virtual reality documentary than experiencing a true immersion on the ISS. I find this a shame, because virtual reality offers so many possibilities. A guided tour of the station by a 3D character, interactions with the environment, or even a short story to follow would, in my opinion, have made the immersion much more captivating. Despite this disappointment, I still recommend Eclipso in Bordeaux. I've already experienced several immersive experiences there, and the facility offers a variety of scenarios to suit everyone's tastes. This particular ISS experience simply didn't meet my expectations, but other visitors might enjoy it more.

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Marie S
6th July 2026

Incredible, I highly recommend it!!

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Philip P.
5th July 2026

Still less interesting than the horizon of Cheops or the lost worlds.

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Lala L.
3th July 2026

For me it was the ISS. I loved it. Very emotional.

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sebastien C.
3th July 2026

A truly wonderful experience, unlike any we've had the chance to try before. The finale is simply magnificent.

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Sandrine B.
3th July 2026

Superb experience, we will come back to complete our ISS experience

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Evelyne L.
2th July 2026

Still very interesting. It's a shame that a small part was only in English, a disadvantage for some.

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BREIZH C.
2th July 2026

Our company let us try TITANIC. It was a superb experience; the 45 minutes flew by. Very interesting for a first experience. Go for it without hesitation!

EXPERIENCE AN ADVENTURE IN THE HEART OF BESIEGED CARCASSONNE

Immerse yourself in a virtual reality expedition and travel back to 1304, to the gates of a tense medieval city.
 
As winter approaches and the siege is being prepared, you freely explore Carcassonne: its lively streets, its market, its ramparts… and the daily lives of its inhabitants on the eve of the confrontation.
 
Between civilian life and military preparations, every moment brings you closer to a decisive moment in history.

What awaits you!

Explore the city freely in 1304

Climb onto the ramparts

Observe the city's defenses

Discover the daily lives of the inhabitants

Experience an immersive virtual reality experience

From a narrative point of view, the balance between historical facts and fiction has been carefully crafted in order to best recreate the tensions of the winter of 1304, marked by the arrival of Philip the Fair. From spectator, you become an actor in a key chapter of History.


I enjoyed imagining with the artistic teams and 3D designers of Excurio this living fresco which depicts with unprecedented richness of detail the daily life of the medieval city at the height of its fortifications.

Amancio Requena, Deputy Administrator of the Castle and Ramparts of the City of Carcassonne, Centre des monuments nationaux

BECOME AN ACTOR IN A LIVING FRESCO FROM THE 14TH CENTURY

Designed by Excurio and the Centre des monuments nationaux, this immersive expedition combines history, intrigue, and emotion. The Middle Ages has never felt so close, so real.

You are not mere spectators. Your presence places you at the heart of the city: among civilians, soldiers, and authorities. You feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the question that hangs over everything: what will happen if the walls fall?

Based on the most recent archaeological discoveries.

A co-production

Creative Director


William Martini

Editorial direction
and scientific (CMN)

Amancio Requena,
Mathilde Bessieux

Scientific contributions 

Nicolas Faucherre (University of Aix-Marseille)
Jean Blanc (Aude Departmental Archives) 

Price

Full price
Adults
€29,50 per person
Reduced price
People with reduced mobility (PMR), job seekers, under 18s, students, Bordeaux Métropole youth card holders
€24,50 per person
Group Bundle
From 4 people
€25 per person
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Conditions

Minimum age of 8 years
No heart problems, epilepsy or wearing a pacemaker

For any other questions, please go to the FAQ

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Your questions about our experiences

The virtual reality expedition lasts 45 minutes of immersionIncluding the welcome by our team, the briefing before putting on the VR headset, and the return to reality, expect approximately 1 hour on site rue Saint-Sernin. An ideal duration to fit into a day in Bordeaux, between discovering the historic centre and a detour through the medieval quarter around the Saint-André cathedral and the Pey-Berland Tower.

You travel back in time to 1304, inside the walls of the city of Carcassonne, one of the most powerful fortresses in the kingdom of France. Through the eyes of the city's inhabitants and defenders, you will wander through its narrow streets, climb its ramparts, observe its medieval war machines, and experience firsthand the tension of a fortress facing the threat of a siegeDefensive architecture, daily life in the Middle Ages, the art of war, and medieval siege strategies: the expedition accurately recreates these periods. a complete medieval world, in a pivotal era when the French crown consolidated its power against the great feudal lords of the South.

Yes. The shipment is accessible from 8 years old and particularly popular with families in Bordeaux. The chivalric world, the impressive ramparts, the siege engines and the medieval atmosphere capture the attention of children and teenagers alike, while the historical accuracy fuels the curiosity of parents and grandparents. No violent or shocking scenes The battles and sieges are depicted with restraint, in a historical narrative rather than as a spectacle of warfare. An excellent outing for multiple generations, which naturally complements school curricula on medieval history.

The expedition was developed in collaboration with the National Monuments Center, the official manager of the Cité de Carcassonne and over a hundred other historical monuments in France. Every detail—the architecture of the ramparts, the layout of the buildings within the walls, the war machines, the costumes, the everyday objects—is based on the archaeological, iconographic and architectural data validated by contemporary medieval researchThe City of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteUNESCO Since 1997, it has been the subject of continuous research since the 19th century (notably thanks to the campaigns of Viollet-le-Duc): the expedition is part of this long tradition of scientific restoration of French medieval heritage.

The Last Stronghold is an expedition that combines ground exploration with high-altitude passages on the ramparts. without sudden movements or simulated fallsThe vast majority of visitors experience it without any discomfort. This expedition does not offer a moderate (SOFT) mode. — This option is only available on The Horizon of Khéops and Lost Worlds. If you are particularly sensitive to VR or if you are afraid of heights, please do not hesitate to speak to our team at reception: we can advise you and, if necessary, direct you to an expedition better suited to your profile.

For a visit in quieter conditions, choose the following time slots: weekdays between 16pm and 18pm, or on weekends between 12pm and 14pmThese times avoid peak times and promote a more comfortable immersion — a particularly useful tip if you want to follow up The Last Ramparts with another expedition, or come as a family with young children.

Experiencing Les Derniers Remparts in Bordeaux means immersing oneself in a era when Bordeaux and Carcassonne belonged to the same historyIn 1304, medieval France was rife with tensions between the crown, the great feudal lords, and neighboring powers: Carcassonne held the Pyrenees, Bordeaux was then under English rule, at the heart of the conflict that would lead a few decades later to the Hundred Years' War. The city still retains today numerous traces of this medieval past - the Saint-André cathedral and its Tower Pey-Berland, the Porte Cailhau , the Big BellRemnants of the city's fortifications: these are just some of the monuments to discover within a few minutes' walk of our center on Rue Saint-Sernin. Carcassonne is also located nearby. about three hours by car From Bordeaux: the virtual expedition can thus become a magnificent appetizer before a weekend in the very real fortified city.

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