Leonardo versus Michelangelo: Immersive Exhibition Opens at Cité de l'Histoire in Paris La Défense

Key facts

• The immersive exhibition "Leonardo versus Michelangelo: Le Défi Immersif" runs from October 10, 2026 to April 10, 2027 at the Cité de l'Histoire in Paris La Défense
• The production is created by international studio Layers Of Reality and presented by Amaclio Productions
• The exhibition is inspired by the 1503 duel in which the seigneurie of Florence commissioned rival frescoes from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo for the Salone dei Cinquecento in the Palazzo Vecchio
• The experience includes a 25-minute immersive film "La bataille inachevée" with 2D/3D projections and interactive floor voting zones
• A 360-degree virtual reality segment recreates Florence circa 1500, including Renaissance streets, both artists' workshops and the Salone dei Cinquecento
• A "Battle Royale" metaverse allows visitors to choose which work to save or condemn to oblivion in a life-size virtual museum
• "Le Moment de Vérité" reveals the winning team between Team Leonardo and Team Michelangelo with an interactive souvenir photo
• Tickets start at €10 and are available at cite-histoire.com
• The venue is located under the Grande Arche de la Défense, parvis de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux