🎆 After a sell-out tour in some of the most beautiful cathedrals and nearly 2 million captivated spectators, LUMINISCENCE settles in Bayonne at the heart of Sainte-Marie Cathedral for a series of exceptional dates. Immerse yourself in a timeless journey blending narration, led by Anne Etchegoyen, the region's iconic artist, live Basque choir, and 360° video mapping as you discover the secrets of a jewel of Bayonne's heritage.
ONE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, TWO MUSICAL VERSIONS
🎼 LIVE CHOIR VERSION
💶 From €18
🎶 Every day until the end of August, then on Fridays and Saturdays from September onwards, experience a unique sound and visual immersion.
From the very beginning, an a cappella song plunges you into the ambiance and Basque traditions. Then the show begins, as the voices of the Bayonne Pays Basque choir, led by Jordi Freixa, blend with the original soundtrack to offer you a sensory journey that will mark your memories.
🎼 DIGITAL MUSIC VERSION
💶 From €10
On selected Mondays and Tuesdays, discover the essence of the show with the original soundtrack. The story comes to life before your eyes, carried by digital music.
🪑 Categories
Gold Category: from the middle to the back of the nave, for a panoramic visual perspective.
Silver Category: from the middle of the nave to the choir, for an immersion as close as possible to the artists.
Highlights
💎 A 360° immersive experience into the secrets of Sainte-Marie Cathedral in Bayonne
🕰️ A journey through centuries of history, led by Anne Etchegoyen, an iconic figure of the Basque Country
💡 A state-of-the-art video mapping and music setup
🎶 Live musical performances for an unprecedented sound journey
⛪ A unique opportunity to (re)discover an emblematic site of Bayonne's heritage
👨👩👧 A magical moment to share as a couple, with friends, or with family
General Info
📅 Date and time: all available sessions are shown directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 45 minutes
📍 Location: Sainte-Marie Cathedral, Place Louis Pasteur, 64100 Bayonne
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome—children aged 2 and under are admitted on an adult's lap
♿ Accessibility: accessible to people with reduced mobility
🌐 Language: narration is in French, but the show remains accessible to non-French-speaking audiences
❓ Check the FAQs for this experience here
- Juste faire attention aux placements surtout pour les carré or car nous nous sommes retrouvés devant le perchoir donc pas une bonne visibilité. Il ne devrait y avoir personne à ces places
- Très bonne organisation, on a apprécié l’accueil et les explications des personnes chargées de nous placer. Magnifique, grandiose plein de poésie et d’histoire de Bayonne et de la longue édification de la sublime cathédrale. Bravo, super moment
- Beautiful show
- Superbe soirée, nous avons adoré.
- C’etait Magnifique avec tellement d’émotion. La voix de Anne il n’y avait pas plus parfait pour représenter Bayonne. Merci
- Magnifique !
- Magnifique spectacle
- Juste somptueux, un grand bravo pour le travail effectué, pas une fausse note, magnifique
- Tout simplement magnifique! A voir!
- On aurait aimé que ça dure plus longtemps !
- Magnifique, féerique, grandiose
- Génial
- Magnifique En espérant les voir sur nantes un jour… Merci pour ce merveilleux moment
- Très bien on en a prit plein les yeux
- Un spectacle de lumière somptueux avec en fond sonore l’histoire de Bayonne et sa magnifique cathédrale ! Et le chœur basque était juste divin !
Cathedral of Sainte-Marie of Bayonne
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