Every 2 years, the “Saillon cité d’images” photo exhibition is held for 120 days in the narrow streets of the medieval village. It brings together some of the great names in photography, as well as enthusiasts, and presents almost 200 photos. A free event in a magical setting!
Saillon, cité d’images” is a two-kilometre photographic trail that can be explored by day or night, thanks to appropriate lighting, a theme for each exhibition, conferences, guided tours… Every winter, the event brings together young and old around the 8th art. Previous editions have highlighted the Valais vineyards, the relationship between human beings and the planet, and even water.
Great photographers on show in Saillon
This artistic event has attracted American photographers Melissa Farlow and Randy Olson, regulars at National Geographic, Portuguese photographer Eduardo Leal, who lives in China, Italian photographer Alessandro Grassani, adopted Valaisans Josh Kempinaire, Laurence Piaget-Dubuis and Gianluca Colla, who is also the curator of the exhibition. Amateur photographers will also be taking part, with photos by Josiane Boulnoix, Jean Margelisch, Gérard Raymond, Pierre-André Bertholet, Samuel Romeira, Stéphane Constantin, Stéphane Mettaz and Jean-Philippe Nanchen.
Next edition scheduled for winter 2026-2027
