Caesar: the new immersive historical show about ancient Rome at the Cité de l'Histoire

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After Victor Hugo's autobiography, the journey with the Musketeers and the Normandy Landings, discover the story of Julius Caesar, the great strategist and politician, from December 20, 2024! This all-new documentary show immerses you for a quarter of an hour in the secrets of Rome, for an educational experience that combines 3D animation, sound and light projections.

For the occasion, the Cité de l'Histoire welcomes you into a world of antiquity, with a Roman temple dedicated to Venus Genitrix, a tribute to the monument erected by Caesar in Rome. Statues, majestic columns, melodies, incense scents and lighting effects set the scene, alongside a Lego model and a Playmobil illustrating Caesar's campaign in Egypt, as well as interactive workshops for the youngest visitors.

La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past. [Read more]