Documenting the evolution
of our landscapes.

LES PANORAMISTES unites photographers and researchers to study and preserve the changing identity of our rural and urban environments through the lens of artistic creation.

High-key artistic photograph of a contemporary urban structure
About Us

The Panoramistes Collective

LES PANORAMISTES brings together photographers, researchers, and citizens from various fields to study and document the evolution of rural and urban landscapes.

Through photographic projects, exhibitions, and collaborations with local authorities, the association raises public awareness of environmental and heritage issues while promoting artistic creation related to the landscape.

Active Research

Current Initiatives

Urban Expansion Zones

Documenting the rapid transformation of peri-urban agricultural lands into residential developments over a 5-year period, analyzing the ecological impact.

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Urban Expansion Zones

Coastal Erosion Archive

A longitudinal photographic study tracking the receding shorelines of the Mediterranean coast, highlighting the immediate effects of climate change.

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Coastal Erosion Archive

Alpine Retreat Observation

Collaborative research with glaciologists to visually record the diminishing ice volumes in high-altitude environments and their downstream consequences.

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Alpine Retreat Observation

Your gaze is part of our history.

Join LES PANORAMISTES in documenting the evolution of our landscapes. Your participation as a citizen scientist or photographer helps us build a vital archive for future generations. Every perspective matters.

Research & Documentation

Exploring the evolving narratives of our rural and urban landscapes.

"The photographic archives provided by Les Panoramistes have fundamentally shifted how we understand the urban sprawl of our coastal regions over the last decade."

Dr. Elena RostovaLead Urbanist, City of Marseille

"Their multidisciplinary approach brings a vital artistic lens to rigorous environmental science, making the invisible changes in our rural landscapes visible to all."

Julien DuboisEnvironmental Researcher

"Collaborating with this association allowed our municipality to engage citizens directly in the preservation and documentation of our shared natural heritage."

Office of HeritageMunicipality of Aix-en-Provence