La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux

Casson Mann

La Cité du Vin is the world's largest visitor centre dedicated to the story of wine, and a landmark attraction in the heart of Bordeaux. Within Parisian architects X-Tu's eye-catching building, Casson Mann created an immersive, interactive and sensory visitor experience, which opened in 2016.

I was commissioned by Roger Casson, to spend several days photographing the experience. Using some additional lighting to help highlight individual areas.

Interior of a modern exhibition space with arched ceilings and two large bottle-shaped structures. Each structure has a circular interactive display, one with red lighting, and the other with amber lighting. A person is interacting with one of the di
Modern interior space with circular red seating, a person reclining, and abstract architectural elements. Ceiling features a projected image.
Interior view of a modern lounge with three people seated on a large, curved red sofa. The ceiling displays a video projection of a couple dining. The lounge has ornate white arches and soft lighting, creating a futuristic atmosphere.
Modern museum interior with curved ceiling and contemporary exhibits. Displays feature various items under glass domes. Electronic screens show multimedia content. Warm lighting and sleek design create an inviting atmosphere.
Modern exhibition space with large screens displaying landscape images, angular ceiling design, wooden benches, and architectural elements.
Room with wooden benches facing a large mural depicting historical sailing ships and figures on a wooden deck.
Modern museum exhibit with abstract ceiling design, interactive displays, and informational panels.
Interior room with biblical mural, cross symbol, and Latin text, featuring wood panel walls and floor.
Glass display cases with items inside, including a model car, mounted on a wooden base, attached to a metallic shelf.
Modern exhibition with wooden installations and interactive displays inside a building with arched ceilings.
Modern architecture building by a river surrounded by trees, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Modern architectural building with glass and metal facade, featuring curved, ribbed design against a blue sky.
Exhibition with books, photos, and cut-out figures on a table
Visitor at a museum exhibit examining displays under glass domes with interactive screens. Colored liquid samples and descriptive signs are visible on a wooden table.
A person looking at a digital screen displaying an image of an older man wearing a white lab coat.
A person wearing glasses and a scarf, holding notebooks and a bag, standing in a hallway with modern architecture featuring curved walls.
Person listening to an exhibit with headphones in a museum setting.
Woman interacting with illuminated cylinders in a modern exhibit
A man wearing headphones interacts with a digital display in a modern exhibition space, featuring wooden tables and various objects under glass domes.
Two people interacting with a circular digital display with headphones.
Person interacting with a wooden art installation
Man using interactive exhibit on Bordeaux wine region