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.
A good immersive experience. The last ramparts of Carcassonne give a good idea of what life was like at that time.
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A very warm welcome and a great immersion experience; I just didn't have enough time to see everything.
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
Visit Eclipso Lyon
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Confluence Shopping Centre, 2nd floor
112 cours Charlemagne, 69002 Lyon -
Public transport
Tramway T1 and T2 stop “Hotel de Région Montrochet”
Bus S1 stop “Hotel de Région Montrochet” -
Paid parking
7 rue Montrochet, 69002 Lyon
3 hours free. Validate your parking ticket at the reception of our Eclipso Lyon centre. - telephone +04 78 79 32 37
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.
