Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874

⭐ Making its Canadian premiere, A night with the Impressionists: Paris 1874 is a brand-new virtual reality experience that invites you to relive the birth of the Impressionist movement in 19th-century Paris in a unique way. Produced by Excurio, the team behind The Horizon of Khufu and Life Chronicles, this new immersive expedition was developed in collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay in Paris to ensure the authenticity of the content. You will have the opportunity to meet the great masters, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Paul Cézanne, as if you were right there with them! A unique experience to discover in Montreal!

🕰️Last chance! The Impressionists Experience closes Feb 26 in Montreal. Step into 1874 Paris in VR—don’t miss it.

Highlights
🖼️ Relive the night of April 15, 1874, when art history changed forever
🎨 Meet Monet and his contemporaries when they were still young artists seeking recognition
🤩 Walk through locations central to the Impressionist movement, from the official Salon to Le Havre
🥽 Immerse yourself in the birth of Impressionism and its impact through an unforgettable VR experience
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General Info
📅 Date: Summer 2025
⏳ Duration: 45 minutes of standing and walking
📍 Location: Arsenal Art Contemporain Montréal - 2020, Rue William, Montréal (Québec) Canada, H3J 1R8
🚗 Parking: Paid parking is available on-site for $25 taxes included (credit and debit cards only). Please note that this parking is often reserved for private events. Spaces are therefore very limited; we encourage you to park on the surrounding streets particularly on Notre Dame street. Allow extra time for your visit accordingly.
👤 Age requirement: 8+ (Children aged 8 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
♿ Accessibility: The experience is accessible to individuals using a wheelchair, whether manual or motorized. To ensure smooth and safe movement within the immersive environment, we recommend that motorized wheelchairs be set to manual mode whenever possible. Wheelchairs are available on-site for those who may need them. A complimentary ticket for a carer is offered and recommended to support the experience.
🧑🏻‍🦼Wednesday mornings: We encourage visitors with reduced mobility or who are susceptible to vertigo to favor these times. A complimentary ticket for a carer is offered and recommended to support the experience
👥 Corporate and school groups: We will be happy to help you plan your group visit. For groups of 10 people or more, please contact our corporate sales department at groupes@lesimpressionnistesmontreal.ca
❓ Check out the FAQ for this experience here

Description
On Wednesday, April 15, 1874, at 8 p.m., a pivotal moment in art history was about to unfold. Around thirty painters, including Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir, gathered in photographer Nadar’s studio to showcase 165 works outside the official Salon. Bold, groundbreaking, and completely revolutionary, this was the first Impressionist exhibition. Now, thanks to a cutting-edge virtual reality experience, you can step back in time 150 years and relive this historic night alongside these then-unknown artists—before they became legends. Visit the official Salon, Bazille’s studio where the exhibition idea first took shape, Le Grenouillère where Monet and Renoir set up their easels, and Le Havre, where Monet painted his famous Impression, Soleil Levant. Past and present come together in this captivating VR experience—an unparalleled opportunity to dive into one of the most influential artistic movements in history. Buy your tickets now for Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 in Montreal!

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Press Reviews
💬 Le Devoir ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Always just as impressive from a technical standpoint, the expedition is of great beauty.”
💬 Elle Québec ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A unique opportunity to travel back in time and visit 19th-century Paris for an evening.”
💬 Radio-Canada ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It's like taking a walk in Paris.”

ARSENAL CONTEMPORARY ART
Your ticket for the immersive virtual reality experience presented by Infinity Experiences also includes access to the Arsenal Contemporary Art Parcours including the Collection Majudia, one of Canada's most prestigious private collections. Guided tours are also available upon request at the front desk.