Schools

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Vincent Munier School in Lusse (Vosges)

Students at the school, which was renamed Vincent Munier in 2024, learn throughout their schooling to explore the world around them, to observe it, understand it, respect it, and preserve it.They take action to protect their environment and play an active role in preserving life in the places they know well.

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Sapois Elementary School (Vosges)MENAURUPT EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE

Once a month, the students at Sapois attend Nature School: they explore, observe, look for subtle signs, discover the unseen, and marvel at every little detail.Over the course of the seasons, they have learned to experiment, cooperate, and share their perspectives and ideas.Together, they care for this land, understand it better, and work to preserve it.

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Charmes Middle School (Vosges)

An exhibition of large-format photographs by Vincent is on display both indoors and outdoors at Maurice Barrès Middle School in Charmes.

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Saint-Exupéry Middle School in Epinal (Vosges)

An exhibition of Vincent's large-format photographs is on display both indoors and outdoors at Saint-Exupéry Middle School in Epinal.

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Organizations

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The Paths of PhotographyThe Spirit of Gardens

Every year since 2016, Haut-du-Tôt, the highest village in the Vosges, has hosted an open-air photography exhibition.

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Our Viventia

Founded by ecologist Pierre Rigaux, Nos Viventia conducts independent field investigations into harm caused to animals and biodiversity, and takes legal action against illegal practices. It receives no public funding and is supported solely by donations.

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Vosges Grouse Group

Since 1979, the Tétras Vosges Group (GTV) has been conducting scientific monitoring and contributing to the conservation of the habitats of the capercaillie and the hazel grouse throughout the Vosges Mountains. As a multi-stakeholder expert group, it brings together naturalists and institutional partners.

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Birds and Nature

Oiseaux-Nature works in the Vosges to preserve natural habitats and wildlife. The organization arranges field trips, conducts naturalist surveys, and takes action against illegal environmental violations. Its motto: act, act, and act again.

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A Thousand Traces

Founded in 1992 and based in the Vercors since 1994, Mille Traces brings together naturalists, educators, and scientists to promote environmental education and nature conservation. The organization also carries out initiatives to combat poaching in West Africa.

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ASPAS

Founded in 1980, recognized as a public-interest organization, and 100% independent, ASPAS advocates for the voiceless members of the wildlife community—wolves, foxes, badgers, and lynx—through legal action, public engagement, and the creation of Réserves de Vie Sauvage® that are left to evolve naturally.

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Reporters Without Borders

Founded in 1985 in Montpellier, RSF defends imprisoned journalists and freedom of the press in 180 countries. Recognized as a public-interest organization and granted consultative status with the UN, it publishes the World Press Freedom Index annually.Vincent has contributed to four editions of their album “100 Photos for Press Freedom”: two issues are dedicated to him.

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FERUS

FERUS (“that which is wild” in Latin) was founded in 2003 through the merger of ARTUS and the Groupe Loup France. As the leading national association for the protection of large predators, it works to conserve bears, wolves, and lynx through volunteer programs, legal actions, andpublic awareness campaigns.

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Athénas Center

Founded in 1987 in the Jura region, Athénas rescues, cares for, and releases more than 6,000 wild animals each year, thanks to its 5 employees and 300 volunteers. As the only center in central France specializing in the care of felines, it is a national authority on lynx and wildcats.

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1% for the Planet

Founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia), 1% for the Planet is a global network of more than 6,000 companies committed to donating 1% of their revenue to environmental organizations. The French chapter, established in 2014, has more than 1,200 members and 800 accredited organizations.

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SOS Vosges Mountains

Founded in 2013, SOS Massif des Vosges works across the three regions and seven departments of the massif to protect its natural areas, landscapes, and biodiversity. The association, which has no employees and receives no subsidies, opposes the urbanization of the massif and promotes sustainable approaches to mountain life.

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Green Sanctuaries

Founded in 2022 by Christophe Gerschel and his daughter Flora, Green Sanctuaries is an endowment fund and nonprofit organization that protects primary forests—which are essential to biodiversity and the climate—in France and around the world. The organization also supports Indigenous communities, who serve as the guardians of these territories.

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The Living Vosges

Vosges Vivantes is a coalition of thirteen environmental organizations in the Vosges region. It works to promote tourism that respects the natural environment and opposes the expansion of motorized sports in the Vosges Mountains.

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