The Atelier des Lumières
The Atelier des Lumières is a digital art center located in a former foundry in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. It presents immersive exhibitions in which artworks are projected on a large scale onto the walls and floor, accompanied by a tailored soundtrack, creating an immersive audiovisual experience. Programs change regularly (Klimt, Van Gogh, Dalí, etc.), blending classical art with digital creation.
Where is the Atelier des Lumières located?
The Atelier des Lumières is located at 38 rue Saint‑Maur, 75011 Paris (11th arrondissement).
Visiting the Atelier des Lumières — admission prices and opening hours
The Atelier des Lumières is open every day at the following times:
- Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Admission prices (may vary depending on the exhibition):
- Full price: from €18
- Senior (65+): from €16
- Reduced (ages 12–25, students, jobseekers/unemployed, holders of a disability card, holders of the Education Pass): from €15
- Child (ages 3–11): from €10
- Family (2 adults + 2 young people ages 3–25): from €48
- Under 3 and journalists (on presentation of a press card and without prior reservation): free
Getting to the Atelier des Lumières by public transport
There are many possible routes to reach the Atelier des Lumières using public transport:
Metro
- Line 9: Voltaire and Saint-Ambroise stations
- Line 3: Rue Saint-Maur station
- Line 2: Père Lachaise station
Bus
- Lines 69 and 91: Saint-Gilles - Chemin Vert / Beaumarchais stop
- Lines 46, 56, 69: Chemin Vert stop
What to visit around the Atelier des Lumières
Here are suggestions for interesting places and walks to do around the Atelier des Lumières — with estimated walking times or a few metro stops:
- Père Lachaise Cemetery (≈15–20 min on foot): visit the graves of Chopin, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde… A peaceful site full of history.
- Place de la République (≈10–15 min on foot): a large lively square with cafés and terraces. It’s a convenient starting point for Le Marais or the Canal Saint‑Martin.
- Oberkampf neighborhood / Rue de la Roquette: bars, restaurants, street art and nightlife — ideal for dinner or a drink after the exhibition.
- Le Marais (≈20–30 min on foot or 1–2 metro stops): shops, museums (Musée Carnavalet, Musée Picasso), historic squares and galleries.
- Bastille / Opéra Bastille (≈20–25 min on foot or 1 metro stop): markets, restaurants, and the Coulée Verte (Promenade Plantée) nearby.
- Marché d’Aligre (≈20–25 min on foot or 1–2 metro stops): a friendly covered and open-air market for fresh produce and small eateries.
- Parc de Belleville (≈20–25 min on foot or 1 metro stop): panoramic views over Paris and a pleasant garden for a break.