Inaugurated in August 1902, the hydrotherapy institute was then considered a model of its kind. Open from May 15 to October 15, it can administer 1,200 treatments per day: baths, showers, massages, electrical and mechanical treatments. The architect Ernest Brunnarius designed a building of imposing dimensions (68 m by 25 m), surmounted by a dome of more than 30 m on a square base. Along the facade partially clad in earthenware, the ramps lead to a monumental entrance framed by bell towers. Under the porch, two paintings by Jean Benderly illustrate the theme of water. Listed as a Historic Monument, the building underwent a major renovation between 2004 and 2006. Renamed "Palais Lumière", it now houses a media library, exhibition halls and a convention centre.
From 16 December 2023 to 21 April 2024, the Palais Lumière will be hosting :
"Félix Ziem (1821-1911) Seizing the Light
A painter of Mediterranean skies and an Orient of a Thousand and One Nights, Félix Ziem was a nomadic, unclassifiable and eccentric artist. An exhibition organised by the Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Paris Musées.
Guided tour of the exhibition at 14:30 (in French)
Discovery tour for children (- 10 years) accompanied by their parents every Wednesday at 4pm (7 € for the accompanying parent).
Little game of the Light Palace for 6-12 years: a booklet to visit the exhibition in a playful way is available at the reception.
- Historic site and monument
Palais Lumière
The Palais Lumière was opened in 2006 after two years of renovation work. This former spa establishment from 1903 to 1984 has kept all its splendor and is now a cultural and congress center.
About
Prices
Adult: 7 to 9 € (Entrance fee: 9 €.
Guided tour : 13 €.
Reduced rate: 7 € (groups min 10 people, job seekers, disabled people, large families, GIA card, partner hotels and residences, Pass Léman)).
Free entry for children < 16 years.
Reception
Opening
From 17/12/2023 to 21/04/2024, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
Monday, Tuesday from 2 pm to 6 pm
Open Tuesday morning during school holidays.
Guided tours every day at 2:30
Palais Lumière shop open every day from 11am to 5.30pm.
Night of the museums: Saturday 15 May (night until 10 pm).
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- Parking
Contacts
Access
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
Access to the exhibition from the Palais Lumière shop. Door located behind the Palais Lumière (rue du port). Elevator to access the two floors of the exhibition. Toilets to PMR standards. Suitable parking space nearby.
For the hearing impaired : audioguides in French and English to visit the exhibition. Price: 4 €.
All the staff are trained to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. The Palais Lumière offers adapted tours on Wednesday and Thursday mornings on request.
