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Provence intimate: photo, dance, music and song
In August 2024, the intimate Provence show brought together international artists. These two unique performances enabled more than
October 13, 2024
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100,000 PHOTOS AND AS MANY STORIES
THAT RETRACE OUR HISTORY
In the footsteps of Provence's shepherds
PHOTO EXHIBITION IN SALERNES (VAR), FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 TO JANUARY 26, 2025
PROVENCE INTIME
Exceptional SHOW, followed by a Provencal APÉRO - Friday, August 23, 2024 at 6:30pm, Espace Robert Manuel, 83520 Les Issambres
MEETING WITH ANDRÉ ABBE
FRANCE 3's "VAQUI" with ANDRÉ ABBE filmed in Roquebrune sur ARGENS
"1984. These images are obtained from slides.
Back then, the slide was king. But its reign came to an end with the arrival of digital after 2000.
In this photo, I'm at home, sorting through the slides from my last trip to Kilimanjaro."
André Abbe
BEHIND THE CAMERA and photo archives
What you see here is the past, untouched!
A former journalist and photographer, now retired, I come from the town of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, in the Var region (83). Proud of my 50-year career, I've had the opportunity to travel internationally, capturing moments of life in France, Europe, Asia, South America and Oceania.
From 1970 to 2000, I archived over 100,000 photos of my travels, Provence and, in particular, my hometown of Roquebrune and the surrounding area. These photos are the result of a passion and a photographic heritage that I'd like to bring back to life through this site. To give new life to rare archives that are little known to the general public.
My photos are also on display in the historic Abbe House in Roquebrune, which has been in the family for 4 generations. This 16th-century, three-storey house is home to L'oubradou de la fouant (workshop of the fountain), where images and paintings of Provence are exhibited. The paintings are by artist Patricia Gourier, who has chosen our studio as her artistic home.
André Abbe
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The Abbe Photo team
Volunteers happy to revive a priceless photo heritage
We produce authentic memorabilia, exhibitions and web publications from our unique and historic photo archives. This mission is made possible by our volunteers: people who are passionate about preserving André Abbe's heritage (photos, video and text).
André Abbe
VOLUNTEER, Journalist AND Photographer
The volunteers
FROM SIMPLE SUPPORT ON SOCIAL NETWORKS TO AN ACTIVE ROLE AT EVENTS
François Abbe
VOLUNTEER, President of the association
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What if Provence enthusiasts were abroad? Abbe Photo association starts test
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abbe photo hosts passadoc on its website
Passadoc is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the heritage of Provence and the other regions of Occitanie. Thanks to exclusive archive documents, it contributes to the conservation, transmission and enhancement of endangered visual and audio documentary collections.
The Abbe Photo association hosts the Passadoc association. Passadoc volunteers work in collaboration with the Abbe Photo team. Membership of the Passadoc association is available on this site. Our stories and photos are the memory of Provence. Your memberships and purchases (books and photos) keep our associations, our projects and our heritage alive.
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Four international artists behind "Provence intime" show
Four international artists for a unique performance: "Provence intime" takes place on Friday, August 23, 2024 4 international artists take part
August 4, 2024
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Book Femmes de provence
The shepherdess Madame Mundet and her sheep (1976)
Madame Mundet was the only shepherdess in the village of Roquebrune sur Argens. Read the testimonials of those who knew her in Passadoc Gazette n°148.
December 3, 2023
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Contact Abbe Photo
- +33 (0)7 83 10 40 46
- francois @ abbe.photo
- Fax: no, I'm just kidding
- 2, rue de l'église, placette Mayol,
- 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens
- VAR, Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur