Les Photographiques du Haut-Lignon

2025 Edition — Ici au loin (Here and Far Away)

The 5th edition of the 6x6 photographic trail took place from June 27 to August 25, 2025, under the title "Ici au loin", borrowed from a book by Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti published by Actes Sud.

Nine Photographers Between Here and Elsewhere

The edition brought together nine photographers, blending local artists and international guests: Pentti Sammallahti (Finland, poetic black and white photographs, in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon), Lucian Perkins (USA, "Ozarks", two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, in Le Mazet-Saint-Voy), Alexis Vettoretti ("Paysannes", historical portraits, in Tence), Luc Chazot (portraits and "Face à face", in Chenereilles), Dominique Berta (Chambon and Saint-Agrève, in Le Mas-de-Tence), Françoise Fournier (daily life of a butcher, in Le Mas-de-Tence), Béatrice Ropers (traditional dwellings, in Le Mas-de-Tence), Jean-Marc Vidal (hikers and landscapes, in Saint-Jeures), and Gérard Rondeau (archive of 4 unpublished photos, in Saint-Jeures).

A Rich Program of Events

The vernissage was held on Friday, June 27, in Le Mas-de-Tence. More than twenty free events were offered throughout the summer: a concert by Lemofil on July 5, documentary and film screenings, linocut workshops, a performance by Clément Bransiani, guided tours with the artists, and readings. The festival confirmed its reach with increased attendance compared to previous editions.

2025 Edition Program

• June 27, 2025: Vernissage in Le Mas-de-Tence
• June 27 - August 25: Exhibitions in the six communes of Haut-Lignon
• July 5: Lemofil concert
• Documentary and film screenings
• Linocut workshops
• Clément Bransiani performance
• Guided tours with artists
• Readings and meetings

Exhibition Venues

• Le Chambon-sur-Lignon: Pentti Sammallahti (24 rue Neuve)
• Tence: Alexis Vettoretti — "Paysannes" (La Boîte à Soleils)
• Le Mazet-Saint-Voy: Lucian Perkins — "Ozarks" (botanical garden)
• Le Mas-de-Tence: Dominique Berta, Françoise Fournier, Béatrice Ropers (square)
• Saint-Jeures: Jean-Marc Vidal, Gérard Rondeau (barn on rue du Sabotier)
• Chenereilles: Luc Chazot — "Face à face" (former town hall and EAC des Roches)

• 5th edition titled "Ici au loin" (Here and Far Away)
• Nine photographers, including two major international guests
• Pentti Sammallahti (Finland): master of black and white photography
• Lucian Perkins (USA): two-time Pulitzer Prize winner
• Tribute to Gérard Rondeau with four unpublished photos
• Over twenty free events: concerts, screenings, workshops, tours
• Approximately 8,000 visitors expected