There are camera fairs, and then there's Bièvres. Now in its 62nd year, the Foire Internationale de la Photo at Bièvres, France, is the kind of event that serious photographers put in their calendars every January, but might not tell too many people about. Word gets around anyway: visitors now come from across Europe and beyond, all united by their love of cameras and photography.
The setup is straightforward enough. On June 6-7, 2026, the small Essonne commune of Bièvres, 20km south of Paris, becomes the capital of photography for a weekend. Entry is free, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the range of what's on offer is quite extraordinary.
