Présence(s) Photographie Festival

Author Photography in Heritage Sites

Created in 2014, the Présence(s) Photographie festival has established itself as a major event for author photography in the South of France. Located in the middle Rhône valley, on both sides of the river, around Montélimar, Le Teil, and Viviers, the festival takes over remarkable heritage sites to host high-quality photographic exhibitions: restored chapels, public gardens, art centers, galleries, and media libraries.

La Caravane-Monde: A Space Dedicated to Photography

At the heart of the festival, La Caravane-Monde, the former restored Protestant temple in Le Teil, has become a cultural space dedicated to photography. Located at 45 rue Kléber in Le Teil, this venue offers an ambitious annual program focused on international photography, fostering encounters between renowned photographers and emerging artists. The Chapelle Chabrillan in Montélimar is another emblematic venue of the festival.

A Humanistic Ambition

Présence(s) Photographie aims to offer everyone vibrant, high-quality author photography centered around Humanity. The festival prioritizes photojournalism, documentary photography, and engaged artistic photography, offering sensitive perspectives on the contemporary world. Open-air exhibitions, accessible free of charge, extend the festival experience until September, reaching the summer audience.

Encounters and Screenings

Beyond exhibitions, the festival features encounters with photographers, screenings, guided tours, and photography workshops. The Miroir France-Japon project, which creates a dialogue between French and Japanese photographers, exemplifies the festival's international dimension. Among the featured photographers are artists like Yamamoto Masao and Michel Setboun, who presented "Fifty Years of Photography" for the 10th-anniversary edition.