La Cité de l'Histoire, an immersive experience in French history at La Défense

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Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on February 12th, 2024 at 03:22 p.m.
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past.

Following on from the incredible Eternelle Notre-Dame immersive experience, Amaclio has been offering a new concept since January 17, 2023, taking place in a huge 6,000m2 space beneath the Grande Arche at La Défense. The Cité de l' Histoire offers a unique immersive digital journey through thehistory of France, featuring over 400 important dates!

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From the beginning of 2023, visitors can travel back in time and rediscover key moments in our history, thanks to a sensory and visual device,"La Clef des Siècles". Through 16 rooms, each representing an important era, and guided by actors present for even greater immersion, we wander between different life-size settings, whose sense of detail makes them particularly realistic, meeting Joan of Arc, Charles de Gaulle or even Napoleon (in whose house it's really cold!). A fun way to learn about history that will appeal to all generations, accompanied by the voices of renowned historians Franck Ferrand and Anissa Haddadi.

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You'll also have the opportunity to attend a 15-minute sound and light show within a 360° ellipse, immersing you in the life of a great character, between cinema and immersive show, a unique animation that plays with the elements of the set.

Right now, this unique sound and light show transports you to the heart of the 17th century, to the era of King Louis XIII and Cardinal de Richelieu,"At the time of the Musketeers".

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After the story of Victor Hugo, discover that of the Musketeers at the heart of the Cité de l'Histoire, in a new 360-degree immersive sound and light show, starting October 21, 2023. [Read more]".

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A freely accessible interactive area is also available to explore 400 historical dates in greater depth, using 25 touch-sensitive terminals that display a fun, animated illustration and explanations on the wall, like a giant timeline. A complete visit to the heart of history, lasting around 2 hours and costing between 19 and 24 euros per person. And it has to be said that the care put into the work over the space of 18 months is well worth the detour!

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It's a not-to-be-missed epic for French history buffs, but also for families and the curious, who'd like to enjoy a more realistic setting than the real thing!"A rallying point for history lovers", as Franck Ferrand himself puts it!

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And for even more history, Eternelle Notre-Dame, the famous virtual reality tour of the Paris cathedral, is also available at the Cité de l'Histoire, with its own dedicated ticket. Every Monday evening, from January 23 onwards, a series of lectures will be given by renowned historians, who will share their passion with you at 7pm. A boutique, bookshop and bar-restaurant are open to all, even without a ticket, to prolong the experience or decide to give it a try.

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Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]


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Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]



Practical information

Location

1 Parvis de la Défense
92800 Puteaux

Prices
- 7 ans: Free
Tarif réduit: €18.99
Tarif plein: €23.99

Average duration
2 h 30 min

Official website
www.cite-histoire.com

Booking
cite-histoire.placeminute.com

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