User experiences in three approaches to a visit to a 3D Labyrinthe of Versailles

We have completed a prototype app on our way to a fully 3D historically accurate virtual reality reconstruction of the lost Labyrinthe of Versailles. This app currently supports a variety of devices including desktop/laptop computers for the “stationary” experience, GPS- and gyroscopic-enabled iOS and Android smartphones and tablets for the “augmented reality” experience when in the gardens of Versailles, and the Oculus Rift headset for the “immersive” experience. Each device/experience places different demands on the user interface. We discuss here the pros, cons, and challenges of each.