International Festival of Wildlife and Nature Photography (Montier Photo Festival)

2025 Edition — Exploration, Sea, and Glaciers

The 28th edition of the Montier Photo Festival took place from November 20th to 23rd, 2025, in Montier-en-Der and its surroundings. Themed "Exploration of Worlds, Year of the Sea, and Glacier Preservation," this edition welcomed 43,458 visitors, ranking it 6th in the festival's historical attendance.

Exceptional Patrons

Laurent Ballesta, a world-renowned marine biologist and underwater photographer, and Vincent Munier, famous for his poetic and minimalist approach to wildlife photography, were the patrons of this edition. Laurent Ballesta presented the exhibition "Loin du ciel" and Vincent Munier "Le chant des forêts," a film and exhibition.

Highlights

Over 100 original exhibitions were displayed across 16 sites. The collective exhibition "Polar, mémoires des glaces" by the Regard du Vivant collective left a strong impression, as did "Goupilissime," a collective exhibition dedicated to the red fox. Nearly 80 hours of conferences, round tables, and screenings addressed ecological issues and photographic practice. Over 3,500 students participated in the youth activities.

Program for the 28th Edition

• Over 100 original exhibitions across 16 sites
• 80 hours of conferences, round tables, forums, and screenings
• Laurent Ballesta's "Loin du ciel" exhibition
• Vincent Munier's "Le chant des forêts" exhibition and film
• "Polar, mémoires des glaces" collective exhibition by Regard du Vivant
• "Goupilissime" collective exhibition on the red fox
• 1,000 m² equipment village
• Nature bookstore with 12,000 titles
• Youth activities in the 400 m² marquee
• International photography competition

• 43,458 visitors — 6th best historical attendance
• Patrons: Laurent Ballesta and Vincent Munier
• Theme: exploration, year of the sea, glacier preservation
• Over 3,500 students welcomed
• Over 100 exhibitions across 16 sites