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  • 360°
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Luminiscence In Lille

Art and technology in the service of heritage

After delighting over 200,000 spectators in Bordeaux and Paris, LUMINISCENCE continues its tour and settles in the heart of Old Lille for a series of exceptional dates in the emblematic Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille. For the first time, experience a show where history, 360-degree video mapping and live music combine to reveal this building as you've never seen it before. Light projections amplify the façade of Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille, revealing every architectural detail with finesse, from its imposing base to the top of its vaults rising to over 30 meters. The construction of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille was completed in 1990 after a century and a half of turbulent history. Loved and loathed, the cathedral today stands as a testament to the eras through which it has passed. By combining the boldness of contemporary architecture with the majesty of its medieval origins, it has found its place as a timeless symbol of the city.

Art and technology in the service of heritage
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"To understand it, you have to experience it."
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"A true timeless journey."
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"A dreamlike stroll through history."
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"A fabulous immersive show."
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"Notre-Dame de la Treille like you've never seen it before!"
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"Luminiscence shines a light on Lille's heritage."

AN IMMERSIVE 360-DEGREE SEATED SHOW

On the program

  1. An Immersive Journey to Discover the Treasures of La Treille

Accompanied by the enchanting notes of an exceptional soloist, allow yourself to be carried away on a dreamlike walk to discover the chapels of the cathedral. During this stroll, visual effects transform these settings to bring to life the adventure of a monument that has shaped the history of the city and Flanders. An immersive journey where our advanced technologies metamorphose the spaces to reveal the treasures of La Treille.
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  1. The Nave: A 360-Degree Immersive Seated Show

Sit comfortably in the nave, look up, and listen as the voice of La Treille guides you on a journey beyond time. You will experience a 360-degree show, where history, video mapping, and spatialized 3D live music come together to unveil the legend of these sacred places.

Act I: The Awakening of a Lost Dream

In the turmoil of the 19th century, a bold vision gives birth to a titanic project defying time and conventions.

Act II: Reconciling Stone and Hearts

The cathedral becomes the silent confidant of the people of Lille, resonating with those who gaze upon it.

Act III: Finding Its Place Between Heritage and Boldness

Dive into a temporal whirlwind where eras clash to reveal the history of the cathedral and the city.

Act IV: Finding Its Place Between Heritage and Boldness

Past and present engage in dialogue, reinventing the cathedral and inviting reflection on our own legacy left in the great book of time.

Artistic Direction: Ateliers BK

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Photo by Mikhail Sytenkow

With a choir for a 360° experience

A musical performance designed to magnify Notre-Dame de la Treille cathedral.

The celestial voices of the choir and the power of the organ merge live to sublimate the Luminiscence soundtrack. Thanks to a system of 22 speakers strategically positioned under the nave and 3D sound spatialization, notes, voices and percussion travel through the building, offering the comfortably seated audience unprecedented sound immersion.

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A unique visual show, two different musical versions.

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    Special Dates: Immersive Concerts with the Luminiscence Orchestra Live

    Discover a unique version of the show with the Luminiscence Orchestra on October 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th. Limited availability.

    Under the direction of conductor Pierre-Alexis Touzeau, an ensemble of 13 exceptional musicians (organ, harp, brass quintet, string quartet, and percussion), along with a group of singers, will bring to life a masterfully rearranged repertoire of classical and sacred music. They will span the ages, from the Middle Ages to the present day, with works by masters such as G. Fauré, A. Vivaldi, G. Holst, G. Handel, C. Gounod, and L. Vierne. During these performances, they will reveal the acoustic richness of one of the most beautiful cathedrals in France.

    Fridays and Saturdays from October 4th to 26th. Limited availability.

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Credits

Show narration: Déborah Perret / Musical arrangements: Pierre-Alexis Touzeau / Choirs: Choeur Elka, Choeur La Chapelle des Flandres, Choeur Septentrion / Soloists: @eq.ko, Grégoire Carpentier, Valentin de Francqueville, Melchior Mion, Anne Petit and Céline Haquette / Organists : Denis Comtet, Ghislain Leroy and Sylvain Heili

Reviews

  • Arnaud F.

    A magical moment in a magnificent place... In addition to the light shows and the history of this sublime cathedral... The highlight is the choir and musicians who accompany us throughout the performance!

  • JĂ©rĂ©my S.

    Perfect! A beautiful tribute to the cathedral through the touching story of its history. An enchanted interlude that dazzled both my eyes and my heart.

  • David V.

    An exceptional evening, the setting, the staging, the magnificent choir… Thank you.

  • Rolland G.

    It's a moment out of time, almost too short for our eyes.

  • CĂ©line G

    A pure enchantment! A true marvel of technology that brings this cathedral to light, making it magical, alive, out of time and space...

  • Marc D.

    What a job to put on such a beautiful show with such extraordinary fluidity!

  • Bernard L.

    Brilliant, a wonderful show, an excellent choice of both projections and music and choir. A very, very big bravo for this exquisite moment we shared.

Practical info

  1. Duration: approx. 60 min.
  2. Date: From September 6, 2024
  3. Age requirement: No minimum age - children under 4 are accepted on an adult's lap .
  4. Tickets: Booking a ticket online is recommended and guarantees entry. However, tickets can be purchased on site on the day of the show, subject to availability.
  5. Prices: from 19 euros
  6. Location: Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Pl. Gilleson, 59800 Lille

Location

Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral

Its Story: Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille is a neo-Gothic cathedral whose construction began in 1856. Its audacious architecture reinvents the emblematic style of medieval sacred buildings, then considered the natural expression of Christianity, and is full of mystery and poetry. In the 11th century, the Church was built in honor of the Virgin Mary, a dedication that finds its roots in a local legend. The monument takes its name from a small statue that has miraculous properties ascribed to it, enshrined in a cage with bars reminiscent of vines. While the initial project was intended to correct the excesses of the Revolution and revive the expression of an ancestral and united France inherited from the Middle Ages, it was also embraced as a celebration of progress and new artistic techniques. Expressionist stained glass and art nouveau motifs are grafted onto the structure in a harmonious marriage of tradition and modernity. Nowhere is this fusion more evident than in the translucent marble facade designed by engineer Peter Rice, responsible for iconic designs such as the Sydney Opera House and the Georges Pompidou Centre in Paris.
Address: Pl. Gilleson, 59800 Lille.
How to get there:
  • Metro:
    • Lines M1 and M2
  • Bus:
    • Lines 14, 18, 86, L91
  • Train:
    • Lines K80 and P81
How to get there
Photo by Nicolas Duffaure

Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille

Our commitment

Luminiscence is committed to the preservation of French heritage by donating a portion of its proceeds to the restoration of the Cathedral's Treasure and its enhancement in the Neo-Gothic Crypt.

Context

Newly restored and open to the public since 2022, the Neo-Gothic Crypt will soon house the cathedral’s Treasure, which constitutes an exceptional testimony to sacred art and liturgical goldsmithing. Among these items are monstrances, chalices, and reliquaries. These treasures await rediscovery in optimal conditions for display and preservation.

Restoration Objective

To allow the public to contemplate this Treasure, so important to Lille’s heritage, in a place fully designed for this purpose, with a custom-made scenography.

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Words from the Organizer

« Our mission is to preserve, transmit and promote France’s history, by enhancing iconic places that are part of our common heritage. We are proud to offer an artistic, immersive and inclusive experience that enables as many people as possible to discover the richness of our origins, whatever their age, culture, nationality or religion. We hope that LUMINISCENCE will enable viewers to take a fresh look at Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral, creating a unique emotional, memorial and sensory bond. »

Romain Sarfati, Co-founder and Managing Director of LOTCHI.

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