Photo contest
La 25e Heure longines
rendez-vous
24 October 2026
the 2026 competition
A true must-attend event for lovers of photography and creativity, the Longines La 25e heure competition invites photographers every year to capture Deauville from a fresh perspective during the extra hour provided by the switch to winter time, between midnight and 1 am.
The theme is open, allowing everyone the opportunity to offer their own interpretation of this magical hour in the seaside town.
Details of the 2026 edition will be available shortly.
The competition will take place
Saturday 24 October.
Registration will open in early September.
The 2025 winners:
This Sunday at midday, in the magnificent Franciscan Chapel, the jury of the Planches Contact Festival announced the eagerly awaited results of the Longines ‘The 25th Hour’ Photography Competition.
In front of a packed audience, photography enthusiasts, curious onlookers and participants gathered to find out the winners of this exceptional edition, which saw a record number of entries.
A true must-attend event for lovers of photography and creativity, the Longines ‘La 25e heure’ competition invites photographers each year to capture Deauville from a fresh perspective during the extra hour provided by the switch to winter time, between midnight and 1 am. The subject is open, allowing everyone the opportunity to offer their own interpretation of this magical hour in the seaside resort.
At midnight on Saturday 25 October, 226 participants – a figure never before reached – gathered on the forecourt of the Franciscan convent to kick off the competition.
Aged between 6 and 77, whether with family, friends or on their own, photographers roamed the streets of Deauville in search of the perfect shot to capture this ‘25th hour’.
This enthusiasm is a testament to the event’s growing success; over the years, it has become a highlight of cultural life in Deauville.
After the digital files were delivered during the night, all the photographs were printed by Initial Labo and put on display on Sunday morning in the Franciscan Cloister.
Each participant was able to see their artwork displayed alongside those of the other entrants – a wonderful celebration of collective creativity and shared imagination.
The photographs were then carefully examined by a jury of experts, chaired by Rima Abdul-Malak, former Minister of Culture.
See you on Saturday 24 October 2026!
We would like to thank the loyal partners of the Longines 25th Hour competition.
