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The Socle agency and its arts+spaces department, specializing in the design of innovative immersive experiences, in close collaboration with the historian Philippe Le Pareux (specialist in 3D modeling of Napoleon's disappeared palaces) has designed an online adventure to complement the physical visit.

A realistic experience presenting a rendering of textures and materials up to a resolution of 8k, also immersive thanks to the freedom of movement offered by 3D in real time. This technology obtained with the Unreal Engine rendering engine comes directly from the movie sets (latest Star Wars) and the video game universe (Fortnite).

The visit begins in a virtual replica of the Galerie des Gobelins with an introduction to the exhibition: 3D models of the exteriors of the three palaces of Saint-Cloud, Meudon and Tuileries, now disappeared, accompanied by a selection of their furniture. Visitors can get up close and personal with the King of Rome's armchair, a 19th century console or the bust of Napoleon, which alone required 5.5 hours of production in the heart of the Perret reserve (scans, optimization, creation of textures, etc.).

After having strolled in the space by approaching the Tuileries Palace, the visitor starts his journey in the First Empire. There are 7 reconstructed rooms that he will be able to cross, admire and reveal thanks to the hidden games. Once the knowledge acquired through the points of interest and their labels, the public by answering correctly to the quizzes will activate and animate details of the decor. Colors, textures and materials will appear before their eyes, an entertaining way to learn more about the history of this lost Palace.

More than 500 objects are put back into their historical context and are waiting to be discovered by Napoleon enthusiasts: furniture, art objects, textiles and decorative elements. The online visit can be enjoyed before or after the physical visit, as it is designed to be complementary.

A journey through time to be experienced from home.