The Les Gets Tourist Office is hosting a permanent photographic exhibition dedicated to the works of photographer Louis-René Astre, in partnership with the Rouchon Héritage endowment fund. It offers a rare insight into the intersection of fashion, the mountains and the history of the village.
Produced in the late 1960s, this vintage series was photographed in the heart of Les Gets resort at a pivotal moment in its development. Through an elegant and resolutely modern mise-en-scène for its time, Louis-René Astre offers a unique perspective on the mountains and their uses. The photographs highlight iconic locations in the village and the ski area, including traditional chalets, legendary slopes and alpine panoramas.
A photographic record of great heritage value
Displayed in the Tourist Office lobby, these photographs allow visitors to recognise local figures and scenes from everyday life in days gone by: Gêtois residents dressed in period hockey gear, ski instructors in uniform, and iconic village landmarks.
Both documentary and artistic, these poetic images are true heritage treasures, bearing witness to an era and an aesthetic that are now gone. The work of Louis-René Astre, renowned for his sense of framing and his keen eye, skilfully blends fashion photography and mountain atmosphere, offering a unique insight into the identity of Les Gets in the 1960s.
© Louis-René Astre / Rouchon Héritage
Rouchon Héritage – An exceptional photographic heritage
Created in 2022 by Sébastien Rouchon, Rouchon Héritage is the endowment fund of the Rouchon Paris group. Its mission is to preserve and promote the photographic heritage of Jacques Rouchon and Louis-René Astre, humanist photographers specialising in fashion between 1948 and 1980.
Beyond passing on this exceptional heritage, Rouchon Héritage also works to promote photography professions and support contemporary creation, particularly among young talents, in connection with the Seine-Saint-Denis region.
The exhibition is free to visit in the reception hall of Les Gets Tourist Office – 89 route du Front de Neige, 74260 Les Gets.
Opening hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm, every day during the winter season.
For further information: 0033(0)450747474.