L'Été Photographique de Lectoure
Contemporary art and photography in the city of Lectoure
About Summer Photography
L'Été Photographique: Art and Heritage in Lectoure
Since 1990, L'Été Photographique de Lectoure has been a must-attend event for contemporary photography in France. Organized by the Lectoure Center for Art and Photography, the festival presents a dozen exhibitions every summer in the heritage sites of this Gascon city.
A Dialogue Between Art and Heritage
The festival takes over public and private spaces in Lectoure: private mansions, chapels, gardens, vaulted cellars. This dialogue between contemporary works and historical architecture creates a unique experience for the visitor, who discovers the city while exploring current photographic practices.
International Artists
Each edition invites French and international artists to exhibit their work. The festival showcases the diversity of contemporary photography: reportage, portrait, landscape, installation, video, digital art. Artist residencies allow for the creation of specific works for the venues.
Events and Meetings
Conferences, guided tours, screenings, and meetings with artists complement the exhibition program. The festival also offers photography workshops for all audiences.
Summer Photography — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of L'Été Photographique de Lectoure takes place from July 11 to September 20, 2026, within the heritage sites of Lectoure (Gers). Curated by Lilian Froger, this edition brings together eight artists around the theme of "the infra-ordinary": the mundane, the everyday, the obvious, what we look at without ever truly seeing it.
L'Été Photographique 2026 — "at the edge of reality"
From July 11 to September 20, 2026, the Centre d'art et de photographie de Lectoure takes over the city and its heritage for the new edition of L'Été Photographique. Curator Lilian Froger places this edition under the sign of the infra-ordinary, a concept borrowed from Georges Perec: "what happens every day and returns every day, the mundane, the everyday, the obvious, the common, the ordinary." The collected works question what surrounds us but remains imperceptible — tiny details, invisible traces of pollution, familiar landscapes that photography re-examines.
Eight Artists Exhibited
The edition brings together Aline Bovard Rudaz, Jonàs Forchini, Coline Jourdan, Lucas Leglise, Yamamoto Masao, Brune Pâris, Léonie Pondevie and Charles Thiefaine.
Several Exhibition Venues
The exhibitions are spread across four venues in the city center, all accessible on foot or by bike:
- Centre d'art et de photographie — Yamamoto Masao
- La Cerisaie — Brune Pâris
- École Bladé — Léonie Pondevie, Charles Thiefaine
- Halle aux grains — Aline Bovard Rudaz, Jonàs Forchini, Coline Jourdan, Lucas Leglise
Programme Summer Photography 2026
Opening Reception — Saturday, July 11, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Opening reception in the presence of the artists and curator Lilian Froger
Exhibitions — from July 11 to September 20, 2026
Open daily from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, spread across four venues:
- Centre d'art et de photographie — Yamamoto Masao
- La Cerisaie — Brune Pâris
- École Bladé — Léonie Pondevie and Charles Thiefaine
- Halle aux grains — Aline Bovard Rudaz, Jonàs Forchini, Coline Jourdan and Lucas Leglise
Curated by: Lilian Froger. Edition theme: "at the edge of reality," centered around the infra-ordinary.
Highlights Summer Photography 2026
- Curated by Lilian Froger, focusing on the infra-ordinary
- Eight artists exhibited in four venues in Lectoure's historic center
- Opening reception on Saturday, July 11 at 8 PM in the presence of the artists
- Exhibition route accessible on foot or by bike
Prices Summer Photography 2026
Practical information — Summer Photography
Access
Lectoure is located in the Gers region, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse via the N21 then the D7. Free parking at the entrance of the city.
Prices
Free admission for most exhibitions. Some events are ticketed.
Opening Hours
Exhibitions open daily from July to September. Hours vary depending on the venue.
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Where does it take place — Summer Photography
Centre d'art et de photographie de Lectoure et lieux patrimoniaux
Maison de Saint-Louis, 8 cours Gambetta, 32700 Lectoure, 32700 Lectoure