{"id":25151,"date":"2025-05-05T14:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcq.org\/decouvrir\/expositions\/plaisirs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:20:18","slug":"plaisirs","status":"publish","type":"exposition","link":"https:\/\/mcq.org\/en\/discover\/exhibitions\/plaisirs\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleasures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"container contenu-centre\">\n  <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-10 col-xl-8\">\n      \n        \n\n<h2><strong>Visitor journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Pleasures<\/em> is a major, original thematic exhibition created entirely by the Mus\u00e9e!<\/p>\n<p>An important but often overlooked topic, pleasure is fundamental to the human experience, spanning philosophical, scientific, historical and social dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>This universal subject is designed to appeal to a multi-generational audience from all walks of life. Explore the exhibition through its five distinct zones:<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"accordion mt-60\" >\n    <!-- item -->\n    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n      <span class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"panel-A-multitude-of-pleasures-\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#A-multitude-of-pleasures-\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-A-multitude-of-pleasures-\">\n          <span>A multitude of pleasures <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/span>\n      <div id=\"A-multitude-of-pleasures-\" class=\"accordion-collapse  collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"panel-A-multitude-of-pleasures-\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n          <p>Let\u2019s turn our attention to those little things that make us feel so good. Little pleasures, big pleasures, guilty pleasures, whether they involve delicious food, a sense of nostalgia or a truly unique experience&#8230; This first zone shines a spotlight on a wide array of pleasures in a playful, interactive and sound-filled environment. Here, visitors can explore the sheer variety of what brings joy while reflecting on their own sources of happiness. What about you? What brings you the greatest pleasure?<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/\/ item -->\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"accordion\" >\n    <!-- item -->\n    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n      <span class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"panel-Pleasure-at-all-costs-\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#Pleasure-at-all-costs-\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-Pleasure-at-all-costs-\">\n          <span>Pleasure at all costs? <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/span>\n      <div id=\"Pleasure-at-all-costs-\" class=\"accordion-collapse  collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"panel-Pleasure-at-all-costs-\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n          <p>Drugs, alcohol, video games, sex, online shopping, social media, sports and\u2026 cat videos? Did you know that anything providing enough pleasure to make us want to repeat the experience can lead to addiction?<\/p>\n<p>Step inside a space designed to evoke the inner workings of the brain where science demonstrates how pleasure is both serious and complex! On a practical level, discover the purpose of pleasure, how the reward system works in our brains and what happens when the pursuit of pleasure goes off the tracks, leading to addiction.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/\/ item -->\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"accordion\" >\n    <!-- item -->\n    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n      <span class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"panel-A-Natural-Pleasure-Sex\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#A-Natural-Pleasure-Sex\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-A-Natural-Pleasure-Sex\">\n          <span>A Natural Pleasure: Sex<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/span>\n      <div id=\"A-Natural-Pleasure-Sex\" class=\"accordion-collapse  collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"panel-A-Natural-Pleasure-Sex\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n          <p>Sex and pleasure naturally go hand in hand. Sexual pleasure is part of the vast diversity of human experiences, holding an important place in our lives and our society. Yet, many taboos and areas of discomfort still surround this universal topic, which is intimately linked to knowing oneself, exploring personal preferences and listening to one\u2019s partner.<\/p>\n<p>Sex is not the central focus of the exhibition, and the presentation is by no means limited to this particular subject, quite the contrary. Furthermore, the Mus\u00e9e has taken every measure to inform the public so visitors can decide for themselves whether or not to enter this specific zone, which is set apart and clearly marked for ages\u00a018 and over. It is up to visitors to determine, based on their own comfort level and age, whether it is appropriate to explore.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/\/ item -->\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"accordion\" >\n    <!-- item -->\n    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n      <span class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"panel-Pleasure-the-key-to-a-picture-perfect-life\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#Pleasure-the-key-to-a-picture-perfect-life\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-Pleasure-the-key-to-a-picture-perfect-life\">\n          <span>Pleasure: the key to a picture-perfect life?<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/span>\n      <div id=\"Pleasure-the-key-to-a-picture-perfect-life\" class=\"accordion-collapse  collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"panel-Pleasure-the-key-to-a-picture-perfect-life\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n          <p>Bursting with vibrant colours and bright lights, this section draws inspiration from advertising and social media to explore our idealized concepts of pleasure and happiness. Everything is perfect and even too good to be true, and it is almost overwhelming! Even Barbie makes an appearance. As the iconic symbol of success and beauty, does her world truly represent perfect happiness? The dream job, the marriage, the house, the sweet ride, the vacations, the dog, the kids. What next?<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/\/ item -->\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"accordion mb-60\" >\n    <!-- item -->\n    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n      <span class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"panel-Pleasure-or-Happiness-\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#Pleasure-or-Happiness-\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-Pleasure-or-Happiness-\">\n          <span>Pleasure or Happiness? <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/span>\n      <div id=\"Pleasure-or-Happiness-\" class=\"accordion-collapse  collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"panel-Pleasure-or-Happiness-\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n          <p>Stepping out of the sensory overload, visitors enter a striking new space that is open, calm and filled with light. Here, we explore what it really takes to cultivate true happiness: connecting with nature, with others, with the present moment and with ourselves&#8230; An immersive digital experience in a circular screening room invites you to settle in, get comfortable and feel the restorative power of nature. 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