Ville d'Evian-P.Thiriet
Description
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.
Exhibition programme :
7 February to 17 May 2026: ‘Swiss Modernity: The Legacy of Hodler’
Services
Accessibility
Disabled access
Car park
Air conditioning
Caterer
Meeting room
Seminars
- Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Light engineering
- Microphone
- Stage
- Table
- Speaker pulpit
- Air conditioning
- Translation cabin
- Rectangular table
- Paper board
- High bar
- Amphitheater
- Video projector
- Sound engineering
- Screen
- Chair
- Services
- Fitted kitchen
- Dining area
- Free choice of caterer
- Cold room
- Convention
- Seminar/meeting
Accessibility
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
Rates
From 7 February 2026 to 17 May 2026
From 7 February 2026 to 17 May 2026
AdultEntrance fee: 9 €.
Guided tour : 13 €.
Reduced rate: 7 € (groups min 10 people, job seekers, disabled people, large families, GIA card, partner hotels and residences, Pass Léman)
Guided tour : 13 €.
Reduced rate: 7 € (groups min 10 people, job seekers, disabled people, large families, GIA card, partner hotels and residences, Pass Léman)
From €7.00 to €9.00
Child
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Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 370 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 7 February 2026 until 17 May 2026
From 7 February 2026 until 17 May 2026
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Open on public holidays except 25 December and 1 January.
Guided tours Tuesday to Sunday at 2.30pm.
Additional tour on Sunday at 4pm.
Guided tours Tuesday to Sunday at 2.30pm.
Additional tour on Sunday at 4pm.
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town location
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
