Un soir avec les impressionnistes, Paris 1874

Virtual reality places you at the center of a decisive evening: the first Impressionist exhibition of April 15, 1874, held in photographer Nadar's studio (35 boulevard des Capucines).

The reconstruction does not merely imitate period views: it reveals the spatial arrangement of the artworks, the proximity of visitors, and the buzz of a time in excitement.

Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Cézanne, and other contemporaries take form and voice, offering a face-to-face that conveys their hesitations, aesthetic stakes, and the very substance of their painting.

The experience, presented at ECLIPSO Paris, mixes narration and free roaming: you observe, listen, wander, and leave with a more tactile and contextual perception of the paintings you thought you knew.

When art breaks its chains Imagine yourself transported to 1874, inside photographer Nadar's studio at 35 boulevard des Capucines. This is where it all began.

"An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874" recreates this historic moment with fascinating precision. You meet giants like Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Berthe Morisot, figures who dared to defy the rigid rules of academic art.

An Evening with the Impressionists Paul Cézanne and Camille Pissarro also take part, alongside personalities such as Émile Zola and art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel. This immersive experience at ECLIPSO Paris does more than show: it brings to life the energy of a period in artistic effervescence.

Impressionism is born before your eyes: free brushstrokes, plays of light, a break with conventions. Thanks to VR technology, "An Evening with the Impressionists" at ECLIPSO Paris brings this major turning point in art history to life.

The experience offers a unique window onto a vibrant past, where spontaneity and modernity appear on the canvas.

Mythical settings recreated in virtual reality The experience goes far beyond a mere historical reconstruction. At ECLIPSO Paris, you virtually wander through places that inspired these visionary artists.

The Île de la Grenouillère, with its dancing reflections on the water, or Le Havre, birthplace of Monet's Impression, Sunrise, come alive before you. 30 artists participated in the first Impressionist exhibition of 1874 These settings, meticulously reconstructed, capture the essence of a movement fascinated by light and the moment.

Every detail, from brushes in motion to intertwining colors, immerses you in these masters' creative process. An Evening with the Impressionists The "An Evening with the Impressionists" experience shines through its educational approach.

It relies on rigorous historical research, conducted with experts from the Musée d'Orsay, to offer rare authenticity. You don’t just observe; you feel the emotion of creation.

The highlight? A grand finale with fireworks bursting over Parisian rooftops, a touch of magic that anchors this experience in memory.

Face-to-face with Impressionist genius Meeting Monet or Degas, even virtually, is a bold promise fulfilled by "An Evening with the Impressionists" at ECLIPSO Paris. These legendary figures take shape through virtual reality, offering you a face-to-face with their ideas, doubts, and creative genius.

Imagine Monet capturing the light of a misty morning in Le Havre or Renoir seizing the joy of a daily scene at the Moulin de la Galette dance. These moments, usually frozen on canvas, become lively and accessible thanks to VR.

An Evening with the Impressionists This experience isn’t just an art history lesson. It invites you to feel the soul of Impressionism: an art of the moment, freed from academic constraints, celebrating the beauty in everyday life.

At ECLIPSO Paris, each visitor becomes a witness to an artistic revolution, a rare privilege that transcends the walls of a traditional museum.