Festival Foto Natur en Argoat

Foto Natur en Argoat: Nature in Images in Bignan

Since 2020, the Festival Foto Natur en Argoat has highlighted the beauty of nature through photography in the heart of inland Morbihan, in Bignan. Organized by the local environmental education association Cardamines et Libellules, this festival offers an immersive weekend dedicated to nature photography in all its forms.

Exceptional Photographic Exhibitions

The festival presents about ten photographic exhibitions, some of which have never been shown in the region before. The themes cover a wide spectrum: wildlife photography (birds, mammals, insects), natural landscapes, macrophotography (flowers, mushrooms, nature details), underwater photography, and nature reports. Large-format prints allow for appreciation of the photographers' work in all its finesse and beauty.

Breton Photographers and Guests

The festival makes it a point of honor to promote Breton photographers, both amateur and professional, many of whom capture their images in the local area. It also welcomes photographers from other regions, offering a rich and diverse panorama of contemporary nature photography. The artists are present to interact with the public and share their passion and techniques.

Photo Rallies, Workshops, and Conferences

Alongside the exhibitions, the festival offers nature photo rallies in partnership with the Bignan media library, inviting participants to explore the surrounding trails and natural spaces in search of photographic subjects. Introduction workshops on nature photography, conferences on biodiversity and ecology, and nature activities for children complete the program.

Argoat, Land of Nature and Biodiversity

The festival's name refers to Argoat, the land of woods in Breton, which designates inland Brittany in contrast to Armor (the land of the sea). Bignan, a rural commune in central Morbihan, offers a preserved natural setting, with hedgerows, woods, and rivers, conducive to observing and photographing Breton fauna and flora. The festival is part of the environmental education mission of the association Cardamines et Libellules.