🎆 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.
*Promotion valid for second shows starting July 1st
ONE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, TWO MUSICAL VERSIONS
🎼 LIVE CHOIR VERSION
💶 From €18
🎶 Every Friday and Saturday, 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.
On 27/06, the 22:55 session is exceptionally scheduled in digital version.
🎼 DIGITAL MUSIC VERSION
💶 From €10
Every Wednesday and Thursday until July 9th, 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
📅 Opening doors: May 22, 2026
⏳ 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
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User reviews
- Féérique ! Son et lumière en parfaite symbiose
- Sensationnel ces lumières qui font vivre le récit
- C'était superbe, splendide… . Je conseille de prendre le spectacle avec la chorale, les cœurs plutôt que la musique enregistré c'est un régal et purement immersif!. Merci!
- Magnifique voyage
- Spectacle sublime, nous sommes vraiment transportés. Malgré une longue attente pour entrer nous ne regrettons pas. Merci à vous tous. Annie & Thierry
- Sublime
- Superbe, des voix fantastiques dans un lieu sublime, très beau spectacle
- C'était magnifique, le son parfait, l'histoire de la cathédrale, les projections, les chants, l'organisation, jai vraiment tout aimé. Le seul point négatif nous avions sur notre gauche la chair trop proche mais trop tard pour changer de place pour la personne à ma gauche qui est beaucoup plus petite que moi. A refaire et je le conseillerais à tout le monde. Encore bravo
- Génial, grandiose, splendide, féerique...... magnifique
- Extraordinaire ! On en a pleins les yeux et les chants son sublimes ! Magnifique présentation de la vie de la cathédrale et de son histoire.
- Très belle expérience parfaitement orchestrée avec l’architecture de la cathédrale avec un fond off historique très intéressant.
- Fantastique ♥️
- C’était incroyable et magique je recommande
- Superbe, on en a pris plein les yeux 🤩
- Spectacle magnifique. Lumières ensorcelantes Musique grandiose Chorale émouvante, j'en avais des frissons. Et cette voix qui vous enchante, amène loin, envoûte. Nous avons adoré
About the venue
Cathedral of Sainte-Marie of Bayonne
Bayonne Cathedral, with its twin towers dominating the heart of the historic center, is one of Bayonne's most iconic monuments. Built on a former Roman fortified camp that evolved into a festive marit...
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