Well-known in the world of video games, virtual reality is an immersive technology that plunges you into a 3D world. Thanks to virtual reality, you can visit your future apartment, discover new exhibitions or enjoy real group experiences. It’s this last category that interests us. Here are the best virtual reality experiences in Paris!
The Origins of Paris
On the banks of the Seine, slip on your virtual reality headset and embark on a sensational journey back in time. With friends or family, play tourist for an hour on this immersive experience organized around a 1.2-km trail that will transport you through 2,000 years of history, from the Parisii people to the French Revolution, via the Vikings and the Liberation of the city. Each stop reveals an immersive capsule, recreating key moments in the capital’s history with 360° images and enveloping sound. Guided by an enthusiastic animator, this tour is accessible from age 8 and offers a captivating intuitive experience. An innovative and fun way to rediscover Paris from its very origins.
📍Location: Berges Rive Droite, Voie Georges Pompidou, under the Pont Louis-Philippe (Paris 4), starting point from Hôtel de Ville.
Virtual Room Paris
Immerse yourself in unique collaborative adventures at the crossroads of escape games and cinema. Virtual Room offers exclusive immersive experiences for 2 to 4 players, such as “Are we dead”, an adventure in which you take on the role of zombies who must destroy the last humans on earth. In short, it’s all fun and games for your best friends.
VirtualTime Châtelet
In the heart of the 2ᵉ arrondissement, VirtualTime welcomes you to a high-tech space equipped with HTC Vive Pro headsets. With eight individual game zones, you can immerse yourself in a variety of virtual worlds, from driving simulators to futuristic arcade games. If you’re a thrill-seeker, we recommend the “House of Fear” escape game, where you’ll be plunged into a gloomy house with a frightening past…
📍Location: 9 Rue de la Cossonnerie, 75001 Paris
MindOut Paris
Between Les Halles and République, MindOut invites you to explore a multitude of virtual worlds. Guided by passionate animators, you’ll choose from a vast selection of games to suit all tastes, from thrilling adventures to immersive artistic experiences. A particular highlight is “Plush Rush”, an adventure for young and old alike, in which you take on the role of a group of toys ready to do anything to protect candy.
📍Location: 25 Rue de la Lune, 75002 Paris
The Edge
The Edge is revolutionizing the VR experience with its 4D technology and haptic accessories (i.e. those that follow your movements). Located near the Bourse, this venue plunges you into high-definition worlds where every detail is felt: wind, heat, vibrations. Total immersion for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Paris.
📍Location: 7 Rue de la Bourse, 75002 Paris
Escape Lab
In the 9th arrondissement, Escape Lab offers 1,300m² dedicated to escape games and VR experiences. Confront dinosaurs, dive into a submarine, or explore a secret military base in unique scenarios combining virtual reality and captivating enigmas.
📍Location: 17 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris