During the open house days of its Maison de l’Habitat, Sète Agglopôle Méditerranée celebrated local creativity from September 21 to 25, 2026. An original and free photo contest was launched, encouraging adult residents to explore their environment from a new perspective by capturing the impact of light on everyday spaces.
Among the many submissions received, the jury selected two winners: Laurent Ferrier, with his photograph titled "Une fenêtre sur la lumière" (A window on the light), and Émilie Cassar, for her work "Alignement méridional" (Southern alignment). These two images showcase the creativity of the territory's residents.
“"Our territory is rich in light. Often with my camera in hand, this moment was captured during a walk, admiring a sunset over the Thau lagoon. I was drawn to the low-angle light entering this stairwell, creating a play of lines, colors, and perspectives with the lagoon in the background."
Laurent Ferrier shared the inspiration behind his shot, taken during a walk at sunset over the Thau lagoon. He explained that he was particularly attracted by the raking light entering a stairwell, creating a play of lines and colors with the lagoon as a backdrop.
“"This photo was taken during a walk along the quays, on a September morning in Sète. It reveals how the first golden light of the day shapes the geometry and warmth of a Mediterranean facade. A scene that invites you to settle in and enjoy the softness of the first sunbeams."
Émilie Cassar, for her part, explained that her photograph was taken on a September morning in Sète, along the quays. It highlights how the day's first golden light shapes the geometry and warmth of a Mediterranean facade, inviting viewers to enjoy the softness of the sun's rays.
The two award-winning photographs will be exhibited at the Maison de l’Habitat and will soon be published in a digital booklet, offering a glimpse into two unique perspectives on the luminous and emotional richness of the Sète territory.
