You may remember that this experience was presented as a world preview at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris. Good news: it's back, to our great delight! From November 11, 2023, head to Bercy Village to plunge intoKhéops Horizon, an extraordinary immersive VR journey. More information on the precise location and definitive dates of the experience should be announced shortly.
This is an event not to be missed, an extraordinary epic that many have dreamed of since childhood. Come and visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, an archaeological treasure trove, monumental proof of Egyptian architectural genius, dating back 4,500 years. This virtual expedition to discover the Great Pyramid of Cheops takes us to the Giza plateau in Egypt. At the end of 2023, L'Horizon de Khéops will take us on one of the world's finest immersive journeys , without leaving the 12th arrondissement of Paris.
Emissive, a company specializing in augmented and virtual reality experiences, worked for three years with Peter Der Manuelian, professor of Egyptology at Harvard University and director of the Giza project. Scientific knowledge and cutting-edge technology come together to create a true-to-life experience.
Equipped with virtual reality equipment, you can wander freely through this extensive trail, discovering this time-tested masterpiece, one of the oldest man-made structures still standing.
With the help of a connected backpack and a headset, you can travel instantly to the foot of King Cheops' tomb. For 45 minutes, our virtual guide Mona reveals all the secrets of the pyramid and its occupants. This augmented reality experience allows us to discover spaces closed to the public, richly decorated galleries, burial chambers... And even climb effortlessly to the top of the pyramid, to admire Cairo as it is today.
Our journey comes to an end with a leap in time: we're taken aboard a funerary barge on the Nile to witness the funeral of King Khufu, three thousand years BC.
This one-of-a-kind experience offers us a truly exotic adventure: we find ourselves teleported to Egypt, crossing eras and exploring the bowels of the pyramid with a single step. The design of this experience gives us the impression of being immersed in a three-dimensional video game: just like Lara Croft or Nathan Drake (minus the fights), we embark on an exceptional adventure at the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world.
The immersion is such that many visitors have experienced unprecedented sensations on this journey. Immersed in this world in which we move freely, some explorers say they felt the cold as they entered the pyramid, had sensations of friction as the figures passed close to them, smelled the incense used during the embalming ceremony... For our part, this larger-than-life expedition gave us vertigo: from the top of the pyramid, the sensation of emptiness is very real! No matter: the spectacle beneath our feet was more than worth the slight discomfort. The gamble paid off for Emissive, who designed this marvellous journey.
This immersive experience, suitable for all visitors, children and adults alike, is a true sensory epic. An unusual, fun, educational and extraordinary journey. An adventure not to be missed. Warning: this experience may provoke a never-ending fascination withancient Egypt and bring stars to your eyes!
Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 11, 2023
Location
Bercy Village
Cour Saint-Emilion
75012 Paris 12
Prices
€25 - €32
Recommended age
From 8 years old
Official website
horizonkheops.com
