Rencontres Photographiques du Trièves

9th edition of the Rencontres Photographiques du Trièves — 2026

The Rencontres Photographiques du Trièves return for their 9th edition from June 27 to August 30, 2026. For two months, the festival once again takes over the seven villages of Trièves — Clelles, Gresse-en-Vercors, Mens, Monestier-de-Clermont, Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze, Saint-Maurice-en-Trièves and Treffort — for an outdoor photography exhibition trail, approximately 50 km south of Grenoble, between the Vercors and Dévoluy massifs.

An edition celebrating the bicentenary of photography

The year 2026 marks the bicentenary of photography (1826-2026). To celebrate this anniversary, the Artistes Associés du Trièves association has launched two calls for applications: a classic call open to photographers on a free theme, and a second dedicated to historical processes, around the theme « Historical Processes & Current Images » (calotype, cyanotype, daguerreotype, ferrotype, Van Dyke, pigment oil, bichromated gum, salted paper, collodion, ambrotype, pinhole, etc.).

Exhibiting photographers 2026

The 2026 edition brings together around thirty photographers selected by a jury, including notably:

• Matthieu Alexandre, Karin Ansara, Rémy Arcq, Atelier Photo 360, Cécile Belhamri, Pierre Bodart
• Jean-Pierre Bonfort, Shannon Bouard, Emmanuel Breteau, Stéphane Brouchoud, Jean-Claude Broustail
• Jeroen Cavents, Chambre Six, Dominique Chartier, Bernard Coste, Jean-Charles Demeure
• Yves Desbuquois, Angelo Di Mango, Alain Doucé, Nicole Duranceau, Andrea Fortunato
• Julie Hauber, Yves Le Gall, Cat Marcogliese, Eric Marynower, Yvan Orecchioni
• Jean-Christophe Plat, Sylvain Piroche, Marion Saget, Cédric Seguin, Yves Simond
• Annie Sorrel, Pierre Surmely, Bernard Treynet

Portraits, landscapes, reports, wildlife photography, documentary series, and artistic creations come together to offer a rich and diverse panorama of contemporary photography. The outdoor installation of prints, in dialogue with the landscape and architecture of the villages, remains the festival's signature.

Meetings, screenings and activities

Beyond the exhibitions, the program is complemented by open-air screenings, meetings with photographers, guided tours, and workshops open to all audiences. The details of these activities (specific dates, times, and locations) will be published at the end of June 2026 on the official website and social media channels of the festival.

A free and accessible festival

True to its values, the festival remains entirely free and open access. Visitors can wander freely between the villages and exhibition venues, which are permanently accessible for outdoor exhibitions.

Exhibiting Photographers — 9th Edition 2026

The 2026 edition (bicentenary of photography) brings together around thirty photographers selected by a jury, whose works are installed outdoors in the villages of Trièves. List of confirmed exhibitors on the official website:

• Matthieu Alexandre
• Karin Ansara
• Rémy Arcq
• Atelier Photo 360
• Cécile Belhamri
• Pierre Bodart
• Jean-Pierre Bonfort
• Shannon Bouard
• Emmanuel Breteau
• Stéphane Brouchoud
• Jean-Claude Broustail
• Jeroen Cavents
• Chambre Six
• Dominique Chartier
• Bernard Coste
• Jean-Charles Demeure
• Yves Desbuquois
• Angelo Di Mango
• Alain Doucé
• Nicole Duranceau
• Andrea Fortunato
• Julie Hauber
• Yves Le Gall
• Cat Marcogliese
• Eric Marynower
• Yvan Orecchioni
• Jean-Christophe Plat
• Sylvain Piroche
• Marion Saget
• Cédric Seguin
• Yves Simond
• Annie Sorrel
• Pierre Surmely
• Bernard Treynet

Themes 2026

• Free Theme — classic call for photographers on a theme of their choice.
• Historical Processes & Current Images — exhibition dedicated to historical techniques: calotype, cyanotype, daguerreotype, ferrotype, Van Dyke, pigment oil, bichromated gum, salted paper, collodion, ambrotype, pinhole…

Activities, screenings and meetings

Open-air screenings, meetings with photographers, guided tours, and workshops punctuate the two months of the festival. The detailed calendar (specific dates, times, and locations for each activity) will be published online at the end of June 2026 on the official website rencontres-photo-trieves.fr and on the festival's social media channels.

• 9th edition from June 27 to August 30, 2026 (dates confirmed on the official website)
• Edition celebrating the bicentenary of photography (1826-2026)
• Around thirty outdoor photography exhibitions in 7 villages of Trièves
• Over 30 confirmed selected photographers (Matthieu Alexandre, Emmanuel Breteau, Karin Ansara, Rémy Arcq, and many others)
• Special focus « Historical Processes & Current Images »: calotype, cyanotype, daguerreotype, collodion, pinhole…
• Screenings, meetings with photographers and activities throughout the summer
• Completely free and open access festival
• Detailed activity schedule published end of June 2026 on rencontres-photo-trieves.fr

Festival Access

Location

The Rencontres Photographiques du Trièves takes place in several villages of the Trièves, a region located about 50 km south of Grenoble, in Isère. The main towns hosting exhibitions are Clelles, Mens, Gresse-en-Vercors, Monestier-de-Clermont, Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze, Saint-Maurice-en-Trièves, and Treffort. The main reference point is Place de la Mairie, 38930 Clelles.

By Car

From Grenoble: take the RN75 towards Gap via the Col du Fau. Clelles is about 45 minutes from Grenoble. Mens is accessible via the D526 from Monestier-de-Clermont (about 1 hour from Grenoble). From Gap: follow the N85 then the D1075 towards Grenoble, allow about 1 hour 15 minutes. Free parking is available in each village near the exhibitions.

By Public Transport

The Clelles-Mens SNCF train station is on the Grenoble-Gap railway line and is the most convenient access point by train. Région Isère buses (TransIsère network) also connect Grenoble to Monestier-de-Clermont and Mens. Information on the website transisere.fr.

By Bike

The Trièves is a popular area for cycling enthusiasts. It is possible to reach the various exhibition villages by bike using the departmental roads. The Véloroute du Trièves cycling route serves several festival towns.

Prices

All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Visitors are free to wander at their own pace between the different villages and exhibition venues.

Opening Hours

Outdoor exhibitions are accessible permanently, day and night. Indoor exhibitions (municipal halls, heritage sites) are generally accessible during the opening hours posted on site. Events, screenings, and meetings take place according to a detailed schedule published on the festival's website and available as a brochure in the Trièves tourist offices.

Practical Advice

Wear comfortable shoes to walk between the different exhibition venues. The complete circuit covers several villages; it is advisable to have a vehicle or a bike to travel from one village to another. A guide brochure with a map of the exhibitions is available free of charge at the Trièves tourist offices and at the exhibition venues.

Contact

Association Artistes Associés du Trièves
Phone: 07 85 32 08 23
Website: rencontres-photo-trieves.fr
Facebook: facebook.com/rencontres.photo.trieves
Instagram: @rencontres_photo_trieves

Accommodation and Catering

The Trièves offers a wide choice of accommodation: rural gîtes, bed and breakfasts, campsites, and hotels. The Trièves Tourist Office (tel: 04 76 34 85 40, website: trieves-vercors.fr) offers a booking service and can direct you to available accommodation. The villages of Mens and Monestier-de-Clermont have shops, restaurants, and local markets.