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VR Experience 'L'Horizon de Khéops' Offers Immersive Journey to Ancient Egypt

digital · 2026-05-13

The immersive virtual reality experience 'L'Horizon de Khéops' transports visitors to the Giza Plateau during the Old Kingdom period over 4,000 years ago. Using VR headsets, participants follow a guide to explore previously inaccessible areas of the Great Pyramid of Khéops, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The experience combines architectural, scientific, and historical knowledge from years of research, including data collected by Harvard Egyptology professor Peter Der Manuelian and his team. Visitors encounter the Sphinx and witness the pharaoh's funeral rituals at night. The experience is part of the Eclipso offering, which also includes 'Le trésor des bâtisseurs', 'Mondes disparus', 'Les derniers remparts', and 'Un soir avec les impressionnistes'. A national promotion, ECLIPSO30, provides a 30% discount on all immersive experiences until May 25. Eclipso has locations in Paris (42 rue des Pirogues de Bercy, 75012), Bordeaux (19 rue Saint-Sernin, 33000), and Lyon (112 cr Charlemagne, 69002). Tickets are €32 (reduced €25) with the discount. Minimum age is 8 years; contraindications include heart problems, epilepsy, or pacemakers.

Key facts

  • VR experience 'L'Horizon de Khéops' set on Giza Plateau during Old Kingdom
  • Uses VR headsets to explore previously closed areas of Pyramid of Khéops
  • Based on research by Harvard Egyptology professor Peter Der Manuelian
  • Includes encounters with Sphinx and pharaoh's funeral rituals
  • Part of Eclipso immersive experiences lineup
  • Promotion code ECLIPSO30 offers 30% discount until May 25
  • Eclipso locations in Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon
  • Ticket price €32 (reduced €25) with discount; minimum age 8

Entities

Artists

  • Peter Der Manuelian

Institutions

  • Harvard University
  • Eclipso

Locations

  • Giza Plateau
  • Egypt
  • Paris
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Lyon
  • 42 rue des Pirogues de Bercy, 75012 Paris
  • 19 rue Saint-Sernin, 33000 Bordeaux
  • 112 cr Charlemagne, 69002 Lyon

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