Head to the 11th arrondissement of the capital to discover the new virtual reality experience based on the Titanic. Immerse yourself in this maritime legend that sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic on the night of April 14-15, 1912, with a journey into the heart of the ship and the stories of its passengers.
Just put on a virtual reality headset and time becomes an illusion. With “Titanic: A Journey Through Time”, history leaves the textbooks and documentaries behind to become an experience you can live. It all takes place in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, at Fever Hub Paris, the Center for Immersive and Sensory Experiences. For 45 minutes, this virtual reality experience, developed in collaboration with experts from Musealia, invites you to rediscover the most famous ocean liner and the largest of its time (269 meters) from a new perspective.
A VR experience
The immersion begins in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, where the Titanic has lain for over a century at a depth of 3,821 meters. The wreck appears, silent, majestic, and fragile at the same time. Then, without any abrupt transition, the setting changes. Visitors are transported back to April 1912, to the heart of the proud luxury liner of the White Star Line, as it was between its departure from the Harland & Wolf shipyards and its fateful departure from the port of Southampton. The Grand Staircase stands tall, the salons come alive, the decks open onto the horizon. Virtual reality erases distance, giving the uncanny illusion of actually walking around on board, as did the passengers, but also Jack and Rose in James Cameron’s film Titanic (1997), which perfectly captured the atmosphere of the ship and etched it into the collective imagination.
The experience also has a narrative purpose, like a duty to remember. Throughout the visit, voices emerge, inspired by the 1,316 passengers and 885 crew members who were on board on the night of the sinking. Without ever falling into the spectacular, the narration chooses modesty, leaving room for emotion and reflection. Suitable for ages eight and up, the tour is as educational as it is entertaining. “Titanic: A Journey Through Time” perpetuates the legend of the seas that has marked entire generations and continues to fascinate the general public and specialists alike.
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