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 comingle man-made particularities– traditional architecture, toponyms, local tastes, historical traces– and natural features, such as relief, landscapes, colours, vegetation, etc.

With 384 pages and more than 500 images, the Atlas des Régions Naturelles Vol.7 brings together 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.

Seventh volume’s chapters: Astarac, Aubrac, Champagne troyenne, Alcools, Clermontois, Genevois, Balles, Marana – Casinca, Montalbanais, Maisons closes, Puisaye, Saumurois, Pays de la Vienne, Restauration rapide