Luminiscence in Nice:

an immersive show in the basilica
Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

Discover a timeless journey to the heart of Nice! Combining history, video mapping, live music and light shows, LUMINISCENCE comes to life in the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. This majestic neo-Gothic edifice becomes the setting for a unique immersive experience that transports the soul and awakens the senses.

Art and technology at the service of Nice’s heritage

In Nice, a land of authentic culture, history seems to permeate every stone, every alleyway, every building.

A jewel nestled in the heart of the city, the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption is transformed for the duration of LUMINISCENCE into a dazzling showcase of light and music.

After captivating over 300,000 spectators in Bordeaux, Paris and Lille, this audacious show comes to life under the basilica’s soaring vaults, where art and technology merge to celebrate Nice’s heritage.

To the rhythm of the light projections, the walls come to life, revealing every sculpted detail as if the building itself were telling its own story.

Enveloped in 360-degree video mapping, the sacred space is transformed into a living fresco, while live music soars to sublimate this majestic place, metamorphosed into a vibrant work of art.

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Into the secrets of the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption

In this fusion of ancient and modern, LUMINISCENCE invites us to rediscover this sublime building as a beating heart of history, offering Nice a vibrant tribute to its eternal heritage.

Built in the 19th century in the effervescence that followed Nice’s incorporation into France, the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption embodies a period rich in symbolism.

This neo-Gothic masterpiece, with its two immense spires and sumptuous rose window, stands proudly in the heart of the city.

Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and strikingly beautiful stained glass windows radiate a soft light that envelops us in an atmosphere of serenity.

A place steeped in history, which has preserved its aura of yesteryear and still fascinates those who come to discover it.

An immersive journey
upon arrival

From the moment we enter, the first bewitching notes of an exceptional soloist guide our steps and transport us into a dreamlike world. Each note sounds like an invitation to indulge in a poetic stroll, where architecture and light metamorphose before our very eyes.

Delicately projected onto the walls and vaults, the play of light intertwines with the music, creating an atmosphere where the real and the imaginary merge harmoniously. The basilica is transformed into a genuine space for sharing and cultural discovery, bringing its walls, steeped in history, back to life.

With its bold, innovative approach, LUMINISCENCE invites us to look at this sacred monument from a new angle, to reinvent our view of this majestic edifice, while preserving it in its timeless beauty.

The nave: at the heart of a 360° show

Comfortably seated in the nave, we gaze up at a vault that seems to whisper ancient stories. The walls light up and come to life under a dancing light, and 3D spatialized music soars softly, gliding through this majestic space.

All around us, the history of Nice is reborn, recalling the audacity of Charles Lenormand, the passionate young architect who was inspired by the greatest Gothic cathedrals to build this unique venue.

In the course of the show, we discover the building, through earthquakes, transformations of the city and the upheavals of history, which today displays all its quiet strength.

A tribute to Nice and its sacred edifice elevated to the rank of basilica that, beyond the show itself, invites us to feel a deep bond with heritage and eternity.

The emotion of a live choir

To complete this immersive experience, the celestial voices of a choir and the majesty of the organ resonate live, amplified by a system of 22 loudspeakers distributed throughout the nave.

Thanks to 3D sound spatialization, each note travels through the building, enveloping us in a unique and intense sound experience.

When we discover LUMINISCENCE at the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Nice, a moment of wonder and communion with this sacred site awaits us.

Symbolizing a shared history and a timeless Nice identity, this immersive show is a genuine invitation to rediscover the beauty of our heritage, where art and technology come together to touch our hearts.