Tonight with the Impressionnists in Lyon
Attend the first exhibition of Impressionist painters
Confluence Shopping Centre
4,9
from 24,50 €
40 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Tonight with the Impressionnists in Lyon
Attend the first exhibition of Impressionist painters
The people of Lyon loved it!
They traveled through millions of years… without leaving Lyon.
Amazing!! We loved it!! We had a fantastic time in the lost world. We were completely immersed. The only thing that could be improved is the image quality, which is reminiscent of an old cartoon. It's a shame... beautiful, film-like visuals would be much more impressive.
A wonderful experience. Our Earth 🌎 seen from the sky and discovering the ISS from the inside... it's fantastic!
My experience was incredible, I recommend you take the DISAPPEARED WORLD
I visited the Great Pyramid of Giza last year, which was really interesting. This year I decided to go to the International Space Station. It's very good but too short; you don't really get to explore, you just watch short videos.
This is my third time going, and the shows are always fantastic and immersive – truly top-notch! I highly recommend it.
A great immersion in the ISS, beautiful images and videos, it felt so real! A great time with my colleagues! I was expecting more teamwork, but the experience was much more solitary.
Fantastic experience, I highly recommend it. You'll have an incredible, immersive time.
The content is very exciting and truly beautiful, it's a shame the time is so short (35 minutes) and especially that the image quality, with glasses in the visor with progressive lenses like mine, isn't great: a bit blurry, you have to constantly move the visor.
An incredible experience. You discover life aboard the ISS as if you were there. Seeing the Earth from the vastness of space is magnificent.
Fantastische ervaring. Soms heb je enkel punt meer, zeker als je buiten de ISS en de ruimte loopt. In an interesting ISS case where there are some astronauts you can find, and in fact you can find out about this test. Aanbevelingswaardig.
Very good. Great experience. The warning for pacemaker wearers should be more explicit, especially before buying tickets.
Amazing experience with friends. Climbing the pyramid was a little daunting, and luckily we had asked them to minimize the feeling of vertigo. A magical moment that makes you want to try something else 🙏 Thank you to the very friendly young man at reception
A family of four spent a Saturday afternoon together, and it was simply an excellent time to share discovering the ISS. The staff were fantastic, funny, and professional. We will definitely be back to explore other exhibits! Thank you to the team!
Eclipso Lyon is a gem for virtual reality enthusiasts and those seeking immersive adventures. The facilities are state-of-the-art, the scenarios captivating, and the team welcoming and professional. The immersion is total, and the graphics are breathtaking. Whether you're alone, with family, or with friends, it's a unique and unforgettable experience. Don't miss it if you're ever in Lyon! I highly recommend it!
Our first immersive experience with Kheops was a success! We really felt like we were inside the pyramid, even at the top. The explanations were clear and interesting, and the images were beautiful. Time flew by!
Immerse yourself in the evening that changed art history
What awaits you!
Attend the first Impressionist exhibition
Meet Monet, Renoir, Degas
Explore the Paris of artists
Listen to the debates that defined the era
Experience total immersion in virtual reality
A sensitive and faithful historical reconstruction
Designed using historical sources, archives, and scientific research, this experience accurately recreates Paris in the 1870s: its places, its atmosphere, its artistic debates. But beyond the rigor, it is emotion that prevails: the emotion of witnessing, from the inside, the birth of a movement that would change the history of art.
A historical reconstruction based on archives, correspondence and sources from the period
A production
Authors
Emmanuelle PITON
Pierre GABLE
Creative Director
Peter Gable
Scientific direction
Sylvie PATRY
Anne ROBBINS
Price
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
How long does the "An Evening with the Impressionists" experience in Lyon last?
The virtual reality immersion lasts approximately 40 minutes. Including the welcome, briefing, equipment fitting, and debriefing, allow about 1 hour in total to fully enjoy your journey into 1870s Paris alongside the Impressionist painters.
Do you need to be familiar with Impressionism to appreciate the experience?
Not at all. The experience is designed as an immersive narrative accessible to everyone, including those with no prior knowledge of art history. You wander freely through the streets of Paris, observe artists in their studios, witness their conversations, and discover their works at the very moment of their creation. The narrative guides you naturally, without jargon or prerequisites. Many visitors tell us they leave wanting to learn more about Impressionism—it is, above all, an experience of wonder and curiosity.
Is An Evening with the Impressionists suitable for children?
Yes, the experience is suitable for children as young as 8. Free exploration of the venues—workshops, Parisian cafés, the banks of the Seine—and encounters with the artists make the immersion lively and captivating for younger participants. It's a sensitive introduction to art history, linked to school curricula (visual arts, 19th-century history), with no prerequisites or violent or frightening content.
Who designed the experiment and what sources is it based on?
An Evening with the Impressionists is a production of Excurio, Gédéon Expériences, and the Musée d'Orsay. Scientific direction was provided by Sylvie Patry and Anne Robbins, curators specializing in Impressionism. The recreation of 1870s Paris—its places, its atmosphere, its artistic debates—is based on archives, artists' correspondence, and contemporary historical sources. Each scene combines documentary rigor and emotion to immerse you in the very birth of the Impressionist movement.
What artists and places do we discover in the experience?
You'll encounter the great figures of the Impressionist movement—Monet, Renoir, Degas, and their contemporaries—in the very places that marked the birth of this art form. You'll find yourself on the Île de la Grenouillère, where Monet and Renoir painted side by side, in Le Havre before the subject of Impression, Sunrise, in Parisian studios, and at the heart of the first independent exhibition in 1874. The experience transports you to several meticulously recreated settings, allowing you to relive the foundational moments of Impressionism from the inside.
Can the experience cause dizziness?
Because of its contemplative nature—strolling through streets, studios, and landscapes along the Seine—An Evening with the Impressionists is one of the least likely experiences to cause dizziness. There are no high places or sudden movements. Our team remains present throughout the immersive experience to assist you, and you can stop at any time if you feel unwell.
Can you follow up "An Evening with the Impressionists" with another experience on the same day?
Yes, and it's even easier since this experience is the shortest in the Lyon catalog, with its 40-minute immersion. Many visitors choose to combine it with another expedition in the afternoon. Our Lyon Confluence center offers a total of five experiences covering very different worlds: Ancient Egypt, Prehistory, the Middle Ages, and Art History. You can book two consecutive slots online or check availability directly at reception.
