Musée Nicéphore Niépce [1st Photograph House] | Spéos Presentation 2007

Photography Museum – Spéos Paris Photographic Institute presents an 11-minute film about the Maison Nicéphore Niépce.

The film premiered at the Théâtre Antique in Arles during the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie in 2000.
It was nominated at the International Scientific Film Festival in Orsay in 2001, as well as at the 7th Researcher Film Festival in Nancy in 2002. Later, it was screened at the international congress dedicated to Nicéphore Niépce, “At First Light”, organized by the Getty Research Institute and the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center in Austin, Texas, in 2003.

ABOUT THE NICÉPHORE NIÉPCE HOUSE
The Nicéphore Niépce House Museum is the historic site where the world’s first photograph was taken in 1824 by Nicéphore Niépce, the true inventor of photography. Located in Burgundy, 350 km from Paris, this national and international heritage site has been preserved by Spéos International Photography School since 1999.
The House also contains the oldest photographic studio and laboratory still in existence today. In recognition of its exceptional cultural significance, the museum was awarded the prestigious Maison des Illustres label by the French Ministry of Culture in 2013, under the patronage of the French Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Fine Arts.
🌐 More info: https://bicentennial-of-photography.org/

ABOUT SPÉOS INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL
For over 40 years, Spéos has been one of France’s leading schools for professional photography — internationally recognized and consistently ranked among the Top 5 photography schools worldwide by independent rankings. Founded in 1985, Spéos trains professional photographers by combining technical excellence, creative exploration, and entrepreneurial spirit — preparing each student to thrive in today’s image market.
Located in the heart of Paris, the school offers programs in both French and English, with a vibrant community of 70% international students.
🌐 More info: https://speos-photo.com/en/

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