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Expedition leaders, naturalist guides and other Ponant experts, as well as photographers, globetrotting bloggers, artists, architects, and chefs—those who have made adventure a way of life and travel their passion—share their journals, stories and infinite love of discovery. Their portraits & interviews will make you want to set off to the other side of the world.

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Travelling and sharing: the perfect match
Interview with a rather unusual travel-loving couple Lebanon, Ireland, Polynesia, Madagascar, Benin, Malta and more… Following…
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Encounter with Zaria Forman
When icebergs force an artist’s hand Fascinated by icebergs, the hyperrealist artist Zaria Forman uses her…
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Aurore Asso, exploring the seas so we can share them in a better way
Meet the most deep-thinking of free-divers When people ask about her nationality, this young woman tells…
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A portrait of Captain Charcot
An insatiable appetite for the mysteries of the Antarctic The polar regions hold a spellbinding charm.…
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Francis Fauvel, ocean chef!
Five questions for an audacious cook Passionate about fine produce and good, authentic cooking, chef Francis…
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Florian Richard, Captain of Le Lapérouse: “It’s magical watching a new ship taking shape”
An interview with a modern day sailor, who manages to reconcile technical knowledge and know-how with…
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Nathalie Michel, corporate photographer: “the most beautiful photograph is the one you’ll take tomorrow”
Interview with a photographer whose work bears witness to a fascinating world. For the last 13…
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Mathieu Petiteau: ‘PONANT is leading the way’ in terms of responsible naval construction.
Advocating and working on behalf of sustainable tourism means planning for ships to be environmentally friendly…
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Nicolas Dubreuil, Director of Expedition Cruises: “The goal is to show passengers the world as it is”
From the design phase to on-the-ground fact-finding missions, cruises take shape through a series of crucial…
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Déborah Pardo, naturalist: “Antarctica is a symbol of the speed at which the planet is changing”
Encounter with a committed woman, between scientific research and teaching. Doctor in population biology and albatross…
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Philippe Tremel, a taste for travel
An encounter with PONANT’s corporate executive chef He has travelled the world by land and…
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An encounter with Captain Olivier Marien, Fleet Crewing Director
Discovering an exciting and demanding profession A far cry from the clichés and stereotypes, the…
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Jean-Louis Étienne, extreme adventurer
An encounter with a multi-talented explorer Initially a machinist, then a doctor and now an explorer,…
Il a 11 months1273 views
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Expedition leader: when women play leading roles…
Interview with Florence Kuyper and Delphine Aurès Much like the great adventurers who consider travel a…
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A passion for cetaceans and an expedition to the other side of the world: encounter with José Sarica
The unbridled passion of an expedition leader He may very well have explored all the oceans…
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A journey of flavours: encounter with Anne Coppin
Insight into the world of a fan of all types of cuisine Travelling means discovering other…
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Encounter with… Patrick Poivre d’Arvor
Literary wanderings of a travel lover For the release of his book, Éloge des écrivains maudits…
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Because travelling awakens our senses and arouses our curiosity, here to whet your appetite are a few anecdotes and other assorted experiences captured in images...
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Travelling and sharing: the perfect match

Encounter with Zaria Forman

Aurore Asso, exploring the seas so we can share them in a better way

A portrait of Captain Charcot

Francis Fauvel, ocean chef!

Florian Richard, Captain of Le Lapérouse: “It’s magical watching a new ship taking shape”

Nathalie Michel, corporate photographer: “the most beautiful photograph is the one you’ll take tomorrow”

Mathieu Petiteau: ‘PONANT is leading the way’ in terms of responsible naval construction.

Nicolas Dubreuil, Director of Expedition Cruises: “The goal is to show passengers the world as it is”

Déborah Pardo, naturalist: “Antarctica is a symbol of the speed at which the planet is changing”

Philippe Tremel, a taste for travel

An encounter with Captain Olivier Marien, Fleet Crewing Director

Jean-Louis Étienne, extreme adventurer

Expedition leader: when women play leading roles…

A passion for cetaceans and an expedition to the other side of the world: encounter with José Sarica

A journey of flavours: encounter with Anne Coppin

Encounter with… Patrick Poivre d’Arvor

Curiosities

Snapshots

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Kukulkan, the feathered serpent at Chichén Itzá

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Canada : exploring the spectacular Great Lakes

The Arctic vs Antarctica: 5 differences between these two frozen lands

Romantic getaways: 5 tips for organising the best surprise trip for your other half!

The Arctic, a continent of ice, pristine and unsullied