Chartres
Mille ans d’éclat
Narrated by Stéphane Bern
An immersive experience at the heart of history
First performances announced…
April 26, 2025!
360° video projection, spatialized light and sound
A unique place in Chartres' heritage
Stéphane Bern, guarantor of the historical narrative
Step into one of the oldest buildings in Chartres…
… Chartres and its cathedral are told through the walls and vaults of the Cellier de Loëns.
Reconstructions, special effects, 360° projections, and spatial sound enhance the extraordinary 13th-century architecture and immerse the viewer in a unique immersive experience spanning 1,000 years of Chartres’ history, from the time of Bishop Fulbert to the present day.
Prepare yourself for an exceptional journey through time…
… Today, this place steeped in history becomes the setting for an extraordinary journey, a journey through a thousand years of brilliance, light, and beauty.
On these walls, vaults, and columns, the history of the Beauce city will be revealed before you. Thanks to the cathedral’s clocks and sundials, we will travel through the ages, move from one era to another, and relive a thousand years of Chartres’ history.
Stéphane Bern
is a French-Luxembourg radio and TV presenter, actor and writer.
Passionate about Europe’s royal and ruling families, he has presented several programs devoted to French history and heritage. He is best known for hosting the historical program Secrets d’Histoire since 2007.
In September 2017, he was entrusted by the French President with a six-month mission to draw up a list of endangered monuments and buildings, and identify the little-known treasures of France’s heritage. That same year, he launched a national heritage lottery to finance the renovation of some of these monuments.
Get ready for a timeless journey…
In the half-light of a medieval cellar, the stones light up, the vaults come to life, and the history of Chartres unfolds before your eyes.
From the fervor of the builders to the marvels of stained glass, from the coronation of Henri IV to the bravery of Jean Moulin, in the footsteps of Fulbert, General Marceau and Charles Péguy, plunge into the heart of a thousand years of brilliance. A show where the past is reinvented through the magic of light and innovation.
Between emblematic figures and major works, Chartres and its cathedral are told through the walls and vaults of the Cellier de Loëns.
Photos © Freepik and RD productions
A powerful, luminous experience
A team of creators
Franck Morin, artistic direction / script
… first worked as a music producer, then as a cultural director, before devoting himself to the creation of video mapping and light shows. A specialist in heritage animation, he is regularly invited as artistic director and scriptwriter to design memorial or biographical shows.
Studio M2, graphic design / motion and sound design / technologic art
… specializes in the production of graphic and video content for digital shows. It works with production companies and local authorities to create innovative and unique immersive and collaborative experiences.
VLS, the technical toolbox for creative minds
A leader in monumental projections, video mapping and immersive devices since 1983, VLS is the technical service provider specializing in the design, production and operation of innovative audiovisual solutions for cultural, institutional and commercial events.
