A PASSIONATE, CREATIVE AND COMMITTED TEAM

OF IMMERSIVE AND CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS

CITÉS IMMERSIVES TEAM

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Co-founder and President

Jean Vergès

Jean has an academic background in law, art history and cultural management. He holds degrees from the Sorbonne and King’s College. He has launched two companies in the cultural sector, driven by the same goal: to share a love of heritage through innovative solutions.

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Co-founder and CEO

ANTHONY SAMAMA

Anthony graduated from HEC Paris and Sciences Po Paris. A serial entrepreneur, he has worked in a startup accelerator, in strategic consulting, and in the strategic leadership of a hypergrowth company. Passionate about history, he is also an elected official and a writer.

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Marketing & Communication Director

Caroline Brun

Caroline has a triple academic background in commercial law, art history, and cultural management from ESCP Europe. She has worked in cultural immersive projects with AGP, and then joined the founding team of the Atelier des Lumières, where she became the B2B & B2C Sales Manager.

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Creative Director

ELIZABETH YARDENI

Elizabeth holds a degree in cultural management from King’s College London. She spent over 10 years working in London and Paris theatres — including the Lido and the English National Opera — in production and artistic coordination for ambitious projects.

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Scenographer

SOPHIE LIGER

Sophie led a scenography and artistic direction agency for 20 years. She has designed multiple immersive experiences and overseen large-scale projects in museums, cinema and theatre. She is passionate about the history of France.

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Scenographer

AGATHE PERREAU

Agathe is a scenographic designer with experience in two very different fields: a champagne house and theme park design. Her passion for creating spaces of connection and sharing brings emotion to her work — while awakening a sense of childlike wonder in visitors.

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SCENOGRAPHER

LUCILE LELIÈVRE

After completing a first cycle of studies in interior architecture and design at the Camondo School in Paris, Lucile is in the final year of a three-year master’s programme at ESAT (now the Hourdé School), where she is studying museography, theatre scenography and film set design. She is passionate about the performing arts and the history of decorative styles, which she has been able to study in depth during her studies. She works alongside set designers.

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Architect

Hannah Darget

Hannah is an urban architect with experience in both interior and exterior scenographic projects. Her contributions to design competitions and diverse artistic projects reflect her technical expertise and creative vision.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Alicia ZIPPER

Alicia coordinates Cités Immersives’ marketing strategy: social networks, newsletters, website and SEO. With a degree in marketing and cultural management, she has two years’ experience in cultural communications. A passionate classical dancer, she puts her sensitive eye to work on innovative projects with rigour and creativity.

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Operations Manager

Thomas Rochefort

Thomas holds a degree in event management and art history. He has founded several immersive concepts such as The Drink Doctor, Orbis Aventures, and Le Dernier Bar Avant la Fin du Monde — a unique venue combining bar, dining and games.

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGER

NICOLAS NIETO

Nicolas joins Cités Immersives as Administrative and Financial Manager. A graduate of emlyon business school and the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, he previously worked for KPMG in Transaction Services, assisting on a number of strategic financial transactions. At Cités Immersives, Nicolas oversees financial, administrative and legal management, actively contributing to the company’s structuring and growth.

TEAM OF THE

CITÉ IMMERSIVE VIKING – ROUEN

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Venue Director

Ludovic Garnier

Ludovic Garnier, director of the Cité Immersive Viking in Rouen and founder of the “Enfants de Rollon” association, promotes Viking culture. A former soldier, he enriches Rouen’s cultural offerings through Viking-themed events and projects.

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Marketing & Events Manager

Gwladys Okondo

As Marketing & Events Manager of the Cité Immersive Viking, Gwladys combines creativity and strategic insight drawn from her notable experience with Rouen’s Armada. Her expertise helps to enhance and promote the unique identity of the Cité.

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Finance & Administration Manager

Michael Bidaux

Michael is Finance and Administration Manager at the Cité Immersive Viking. With a background in accounting, entrepreneurship and the non-profit sector, he oversees financial and administrative operations to ensure the sound management and development of the cultural venue.

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AUDIENCE MANAGER

MORGANE

With a Master’s degree in Public Law – Local Cultural Heritage Management, Morgane coordinates visitor reception, group ticketing, and tour adaptation to ensure that every visitor enjoys the experience to the fullest. Her vision: to combine education, simplicity, and good humor. Committed to helping disadvantaged audiences, she is particularly focused on improving accessibility for visitors with disabilities, with a clear goal: to make everyone feel welcome, from the beginning to the end of their visit.

TEAM OF THE

CITÉ IMMERSIVE NOMADE

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SITE MANAGER

AXEL MARENI

Axel oversees day-to-day operations, visitor reception and team coordination, ensuring each person enjoys a memorable experience. He also contributes to promoting cultural heritage and sparking wonder among a wide and diverse audience.

TEAM OF THE

CITÉ IMMERSIVE DES FABLES

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VENUE DIRECTOR

AVA CHARBIT

Ava, a graduate of ESSEC’s Grande École program, now brings her expertise to the Cité des Fables as Managing Director. With experience spanning Paris and New York in both start-ups and at AP-HP, she combines her professional background with her passion for cultural heritage to create immersive experiences inspired by the world of Jean de La Fontaine.

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Associate Director

CASSANDRA DA CUNHA

As Deputy Manager of the Cité Immersive des Fables, Cassandra brings her organizational skills and creative energy. With a background in the leisure and tourism sector, she is dedicated to providing visitors with enjoyable and memorable experiences.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

MATTEO CONEIN

Matteo is a versatile literary-minded professional. Specializing in Mandarin and currently pursuing a Master’s in Modern Literature at the Sorbonne, he explores fashion as both a literary and cultural object. Driven by a passion for connecting the arts—from literature to painting to fashion—he draws on his experience with luxury houses to bridge artistic creation and business development.