Every winter, the number of light displays in Paris and the greater Paris region increases. After Thoiry Lumières Sauvages, Lumières en Seine and the Jardin des Plantes light festival, it's time to discover"Lueurs de Mantes". To be admired for the second time and free of charge in Mantes-la-Jolie, from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025, this winter event invites young and old alike to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of this commune in the Yvelines region, through an original itinerary combining light scenography and digital art, stretching over 1.3 km through 11 emblematic sites.
The second edition of Lueurs de Mantes, supported by Mayor Raphaël Cognet, continues to promote the city's cultural and natural heritage. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every day during the school vacations, the tour invites young and old alike to a nocturnal exploration that combines the ancient and the modern in an immersive way, less than an hour from Paris.
Here are the 11 sites featuring light displays and digital installations:
Featuring 29 artists, including Guillaume Marmin and Groupe LAPS, this edition unveils nine luminous works, including three original creations. The event also features three free highlights:
At the same time, the LAPS Game, a luminous playground in the Square du Château, offers interactive activities for all, from December 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Finally, the Scintillons, poetic projections, illuminate the walls of the city center for a final poetic touch.
With its 1.3 km of luminous magic, immersive shows and innovative works, Lueurs de Mantes 2024-2025 is an artistic winter interlude. A discovery to be enjoyed with family and friends, less than an hour from Paris.
For the mayor of Mantes-la-Jolie, Raphaël Cognet, "Lueurs de Mantes" is much more than a simple light trail. The event was designed to bring beauty to the heart of the city, because, as he points out,"beauty is good for you", especially at a time when it's dark on the streets. The aim is also toawaken a taste for beauty in young people, by offering an accessible and free cultural experience open to all.
Mantes-la-Jolie, a city steeped in history, deserves to be highlighted in a new light. Through this event, the municipality hopes to spread the word about Mantes in a different way, particularly to those who know little or nothing about it. The idea is also toextend the events to different neighborhoods, in order to showcase the city as a whole and reveal all its facets.
The light trail is part of an economic and social dynamic. By attracting the public, it helps local merchants, particularly restaurants and shops in the town center, to benefit from a boost in business. Finally, the event reflects a desire not to seek out "bling-bling" effects, but to create moments where past and present come together, in a spirit of camaraderie and community.
With highlights like "Candle Light" on registration, the Impressionist-inspired drone parade and the immersive Aurores installations, "Lueurs de Mantes" is designed to delight, inspire and bring people together.
If you missed the first edition or simply want to discover the new works in this second edition, then head for Mantes-la-Jolie from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to vibrate to the rhythm of"Lueurs de Mantes".
Dates and Opening Time
From December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025
Location
Mantes-la-Jolie Town Hall
31 Rue Gambetta
78200 Mantes la Jolie
Prices
Free
Official website
www.manteslajolie.fr
More information
Free access
