Camping Flash offers a direct and unvarnished portrait of the world of camping in France. The country, a true benchmark in this field, alone accounts for almost a third of all campsites in Europe; a figure that reflects how deeply rooted this form of vacationing is in the national culture. Behind the half-open doors of caravans and motorhomes unfolds a lifestyle that is both everyday and fascinating, marked by a cheerful proximity, shared rituals, and a highly valued simplicity. Here, people live in t-shirts or swimsuits, sleep just a few meters from their neighbors, prepare food in front of them, and meet again at dusk in the shower blocks, toothbrush in hand and flip-flops on their feet. Long considered a modest pastime, camping remains today one of the last spaces where a form of sociability is experienced in both its simplest and most intense aspects: closeness, outdoor life, and daily rituals. And, despite the evolution of facilities, greater comfort, and the proliferation of fixed structures, the spirit of camping in France has barely changed. What endures is an atmosphere of humor, lightness, and small details that reveal an unmistakably French summer culture. Since 2022, François Prost has been traveling across France photographing campers at the threshold of their caravans or motorhomes, capturing at the same time the atmospheres and details that embody this unique culture; a culture that transports him back to the holidays of his own childhood.
Hardcover, 176 pages
17.5 x 24 cm
Photography by Francois Prost
Design and editorial production by Francois Prost
