Do you like lights shows? If yes, then l'Atelier des Lumières is waiting to be one of the highlights of your trip as it one of the most popular attraction in Paris. This museum allows visitors to appreciate the art in a brand new interesting way.
Indeed, after entering in the space, you will be completely cut from reality and discover the lightful dreams, pictures, vidéos and other art forms imagined by the authors of the work.
Get ready to see the first digital art museum in Paris. It is going to be an art-filled journey that will take you to the three-dimensional world.
Find all the useful information about entrance, tickets and exhibitions down below !
What can I do at Atelier des Lumières?
The paintings comes alive with the colors surrounding you and the accompanying music carries you away from all the thoughts of daily life. This auditory and visual feast appeals to many of your senses at the same time.
As you walk inside, you'll be mesmerized by the digital exhibitions created from thousands of images of artworks set in motion together with a beautifully selected music.
The massive room will take you in to the magical world of world famous artists. This is a relaxing kind of an experience that gives the feeling of being in the paintings emotionally with all the sounds and sights surrounding you.
When you feel tired, there are benches to relax but since there are not too many, people just sit on the floor and focus on the art moving on floors,wallls and the ceiling.
The entire show lasts about an hour but you're allowed to stay inside as long as you wish. It is very possible to lose the track of time in such a place.
Keeping this in mind, you can let yourself simply enjoy the show first and use your time to take photos for the second round.
If you have time, you can see the shows from other angles by staying longer. Usually, visitors sit on the floor and admire the show while resting and take the time to digest the art.
You will find out that most of the visitors are French people, either Parisians who bought there tickets right at the moment it got out, or French people from province.
Foreigners should definitely follow the museum on social media to be aware when there is a show happening.
Inside the museum, there is a bar where you can get a drink or snack. There is also a giftshop with a lot of nice souvenir and books.
Entrance, Tickets and Tours
Buying tickets in advance is highly reccommended because of limited visitors by time slots. As the attraction is also loved by locals, the tickets are often sold out quickly, especially during the high season.
The Atelier des Lumières is open every day :
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday : 10 AM to 7 PM, last entry at 6 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 10 PM to 9 PM
How to get to Atelier des Lumières
- Metro: "St. Maur" station on the Metro Line 3 or "Père Lachaise" station on the Metro Line 2, 3 and 11.
- Bus: 20,46,56,69
History of the Atelier des Lumières
Atelier des Lumières opened on April 13, 2018 as an art center focusing on digital art in Paris. It was created by Culturespaces which is a private institution ensuring the management of historical monuments and museums, the creation of art centers.
Bruno Monnier, the founder of the Culturspaces discovered the industrial site that was used as a former foundry and decided to make it a contemporary/digital art center where immersive exhibitions dedicated to the greatest artists in the history of art will be screened.
Atelier des Lumières thus became a unique place that combines culture, art and pleasure.
Atelier des Lumières welcomed more than a million visitors already the first year it was opened.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The attendance is limited and there is a massive space inside that can hold a big crowd. It is suggested to avoid weekends and prefer the early hours on the week days.
Tickets for Atelier des Lumiéres should be booked online. There you can select the date and timeslot of your visit. Book your ticket to Atelier des Lumieres
Atelier des Lumiéres is located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, between Bastille and Nation.
The exhibition itself takes approximately an hour but you are allowed to stay inside as long as you want. The average visiting time is about 1 to 2 hours.