A fun, interactive cultural mediation tool
The ambition of the Musée des Vallées Cévenoles is to leave a lasting impression through instructive, intuitive and entertaining mediation. musée des vallées cévenoles MAISON ROUGE. The new museum has taken up residence in a former silk spinning mill in Saint-Jean-du-Gard, near Nîmes.
In addition to its architectural renewal, MAISON ROUGE has opted for digital technology and interactivity to enhance its museography and offer new visitor experiences. This is why the museum called on the OHRIZON agency. The agency, which specializes in augmented reality, was tasked with imagining and developing an interactive multimedia mobile application.
The cultural mediation application is aimed at the general public. It will be available on the tablets provided on site, and can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play and Apple Store. It will be available in several languages: French, German, English and Dutch.
An intergenerational application
Visitors discover 76 points of interest in fifteen thematic rooms. These points of interest have been selected from the very rich ethnographic collection of objects and artifacts on display. The site of the former Maison Rouge spinning mill has been transformed into a lively place where the latest digital techniques blend with Cévennes traditions:
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traditional daily life ;
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agricultural and livestock production activities ;
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handicrafts ;
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protestant religious life...
The application will present the pillars of Cevennes civilization through a multiplicity of content: texts, audio guides, photos and interactive games. Integrated into the museography, this digital tool will be an indispensable mediation tool for self-guided tours. The application will offer several ways of discovering the collections:
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the audioguide function, intended for adults;
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an educational trail for children, with original stories and games;
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a selection of 15 must-sees.
In a record time of less than 5 months, OHRIZON developed this application designed to enchant all generations.
The museum - Practical information
Maison Rouge - Cévennes valleys museum
5 Rue de l'Industrie, 30270 Saint-Jean-du-Gard
Phone: +33 (0)4 66 85 10 48