About
The Palais Lumière was opened in 2006 after two years of renovation work. This former spa establishment from 1903 to 1984 has kept all its splendor and is now a cultural and congress center.
Inaugurated in August 1902, the hydrotherapy institute was then considered a model of its kind. Open from May 15 to October 15, it can administer 1,200 treatments per day: baths, showers, massages, electrical and mechanical treatments. The architect Ernest Brunnarius designed a building of imposing dimensions (68 m by 25 m), surmounted by a dome of more than 30 m on a square base. Along the facade partially clad in earthenware, the ramps lead to a monumental entrance framed by bell towers. Under the porch, two paintings by Jean Benderly illustrate the theme of water. Listed as a Historic Monument, the building underwent a major renovation between 2004 and 2006. Renamed "Palais Lumière", it now houses a media library, exhibition halls and a convention centre.
On the programme from 27 February to 30 May 2021:
The exhibition "The Fertile Mountain : the Giacometti, Segantini, Amiet, Hodler, and their legacy".
The territory of Graubünden, a Swiss canton located in the middle of the Alps, has long been a land of welcome and inspiration for many artists.
The exhibition retraces the fruitful reconstruction of these landscapes at the dawn of the 20th century through the eyes of a core group of artists and focuses in particular on the central and unifying figure of Giovanni Giacometti.
Guided tour of the exhibition (every day at 14:30).
Discovery tour for children (- 12 years) accompanied by their parents every Wednesday at 4pm (8 € for the accompanying parent).
Little game of the Light Palace for 6-12 years: a booklet to visit the exhibition in a playful way is available at the reception.
Dispositions spéciales covid 19
Wearing a mask is mandatory.
Reception of visitors limited to 50 people.
Path traced on the ground and hydro-alcoholic gel at the disposal of the customers.
Services & Equipment
- Parking
Opening
From 27/02 to 30/05/2021, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
Monday, Tuesday from 2 pm to 6 pm
Open Tuesday morning during school holidays.
Guided tours every day at 14:30.
Saturday and Sunday: additional visit at 4pm.
Palais Lumière shop open every day from 11am to 5.30pm.
Night of the museums: Saturday 15 May (night until 10 pm).
Canceled or closed because of Covid-19.
Informations
Number of meeting rooms equipped : 10
Meeting room
Room : Auditorium
Maximum capacity : 375
Room : Cordeliers
Maximum capacity : 80
Area : 96 m²
Room : Cachat
Maximum capacity : 80
Room : Châtelet
Maximum capacity : 66
Area : 78 m²
Room : Les Ducs
Maximum capacity : 66
Area : 78 m²
Room : Templiers
Maximum capacity : 50
Area : 68 m²
Room : Graziella
Maximum capacity : 46
Area : 65 m²
Room : Preciosa
Maximum capacity : 30
Area : 32 m²
Room : Bonnevie
Maximum capacity : 30
Area : 32 m²
Room : Salon Clermont
Maximum capacity : 25
Area : 36 m²
Room : Salon Manon
Maximum capacity : 25
Area : 36 m²
Rates
Adult: 6 to 8 €.
Free entry for children < 16 years.
Groups
Maximum number of persons : 370
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Réservation
Mairie d'Evian
- Téléphone : 04 50 83 15 90
- Site web : https://ville-evian.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil-evian
To discover
The Brunnarius centre
Located behind the Palais Lumière, this 700-m² conference centre is suited to hosting lunches and dinners (500 people), receptions, exhibitions, etc. It is provided with an equipped kitchen for caterers, as well as cloakrooms and toilets.
Cultural Stay
A cultural escapade for two, to discover the exhibition at the Palais Lumière, including : . 1 night and breakfast in 3 *** hotel . 1 dinner (except drink) in a restaurant . Entry to the exhibition at the Palais Lumière with tape guide from 10 am till...
The Palais Lumière congress area
Ideally located facing the lake, the Palais Lumière offers quality meeting areas suited to all types of conferences, conventions, seminars, etc.
Evian les Bains
Located in the north of Haute-Savoie, with the dramatic Alps on one side and the gentle waters of Lake Geneva on the other, the elegant town of Evian is world-renowned.
Media Library Ramuz
On three levels, Evian library offer more than 26000 books, 5900 and 2200 films. On the ground, a press room with magazines and newspapers.
Exhibition "Alain le Foll, maître de l'imaginaire"
Alain Le Foll was born in 1934 and died in 1981 at the age of 46. Despite the brevity of his career, he is considered to be one of the greatest French cartoonists of the 1960s and 1970s.