AFP at the Second Deauville Sport Images Festival
From June 6 to September 6, 2026, the city of Deauville will host the second edition of the Deauville Sport Images Festival, an event dedicated to sports photography. AFP is a partner of the exhibition.
The festival’s 2026 edition gives special prominence to women's sports, via exhibitions and screenings devoted to dedicated athletes, women photographers, and leading figures in sports past and present.
On this occasion, the work of AFP photojournalists is being showcased in several exhibitions and screenings.
An exclusive exhibition: The Women's Tour, by Jeff Pachoud, AFP photographer
This exhibition offers an immersive experience in women's cycling through portraits and race scenes captured during the Tour de France Femmes. Jeff Pachoud captures in his photos the effort, pain, grace, and intense connection between the athletes and their bikes. Switching between blur and focus, the pictures capture the power and emotion of women's cycling.
Group Exhibitions
AFP photographers are also featured in several group exhibitions, including “20 Women's Sports Photos That Made History,” which brings together iconic images. The exhibition highlights athletes with outstanding, courageous, or exceptional careers, and showcases the ongoing struggles of women to carve out a place in a world long reserved for men.
The “Best of 2025-2026” exhibition offers a colorful kaleidoscope. Close-up shots of athletes are placed together with images bearing witness to the sometimes unexpected changes transforming sports today.
Screenings during the Night of Sport
On June 6, 2026, the Night of Sport will officially launch the Deauville Sport Images Festival. This evening will feature screenings, testimonials, and awards ceremonies focused on photography and documentary film. Free registration is open to the public. Two AFP screenings will take place during the evening.
The Raid des Alizés, by AFP photographer Anne-Christine Poujoulat
This photo reportage documents the Raid des Alizés, a women's team endurance race in Martinique. Anne-Christine Poujoulat followed three participants, and her work highlights the solidarity, endurance, and commitment of these athletes competing in a demanding environment.
Normandy Beach Race, by Lou Benoist, AFP photographer
Through this series, Lou Benoist captures the 5th edition of the Normandy Beach Race, which saw motorcycles and pre-1947 American and European car compete on a Normandy beach steeped in history. This gathering, blending vintage references and a unique visual aesthetic, produced an original presentation celebrating the history and spirit of motorsports.