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Palais Lumière

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS
  • Palais Lumière
  • Palais Lumière
  • Palais Lumière
  • Palais Lumière

Description

Inaugurated in August 1902, the institute of hydrotherapy is considered to be the best of its kind. Open from 15 May to 15 October, it administers 1,200 treatments a day: baths, showers, massages, and electrical and mechanical treatments. Architect Ernest Brunnarius designed an impressive building: 68 m long and 25 m high, topped with a 30-m dome on a square base. Along the partially tiled façade, the ramps lead to a monumental entrance framed by bell towers. Under the porch, two paintings by Jean Benderly depict water. Listed as a historical monument, the building was extensively renovated from 2004 to 2006. Renamed the "Palais Lumière", it now holds a multi-media library, exhibition rooms and a convention centre.

- April 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Exhibition of a selection of more than three hundred works drawn from a private collection of nearly five thousand paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, posters, books and illustrated magazines, by recognized artists or to be discovered.

Guided tour (in french only) every day at 2:30 p.m.
Little games at Palais Lumière for children between 6 and 12 years : a booklet with little games for a visit of the exhibition is available at the reception.

Spécifications

Dates:
From 19/04/2025 to 04/01/2026 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Tuesdays 2pm-6pm outside school holidays.
Open on public holidays except 25 December and 1 January.

Guided tour (only in french) every day at 4.30 pm.

Suitable for:


  • Children

Spoken languages:


  • English
  • French

Prices:
Adult: 7 to 9 €.


Free discovery trail for children under 10 years accompanied by their parents every Wednesday at 4 pm and Sunday at 11 am (7 € for the accompanying parent). Duration: 40 minutes.

Adapted tourism:


  • Magnetic loop available at the reception

Description

Address:
Quai Besson
74500 ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS

Phone: 04 50 83 15 90