With this sixth edition of the l’Atlas des Régions Naturelles, Eric Tabuchi and Nelly Monnier continue their long-term project begun in 2017: the comprehensive documentation of the 450 natural regions – or “country” – that make up the French territory. This exceptional photographic adventure is slated to unfold over several years, with one publication every six months.

Traversing these small geographical and cultural entities, some fallen into oblivion following the administrative division of the country, the duo collects visual elements that embody the essence of a region. They commingle man-made particularities– traditional architecture, toponyms, local tastes, historical traces– and natural features, such as relief, landscapes, colors, vegetation, etc.

With 384 pages and more than 500 images, the Atlas des Régions Naturelles Vol.6 assembles twelve “portraits” of natural regions, punctuated by four themes. Like the previous editions, the volume is accompanied by a map serving as an index at the back of the book. Like the previous editions, the volume is accompanied by a map serving as an index at the back of the book.

Sixth volume’s chapters:

Boulonnais, Pays de Bray, Chalonnais, Cinémas, Chambarans, Morvan, Noyonnais, Devantures, Perche, Plaine de Caen, Quercy blanc, Parpaing, Val d’Anjou, Vôge, Woëvre, Pastoral Graffiti.