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\nEurope\u2019s gateway to the North Pole, the Svalbard Archipelago, is a land of unspeakable beauty. PONANT is collaborating with The Explorers Club \u2013 and two of its esteemed members \u2013 to give you unrivalled insight into the fragile, complex ecosystems of this untamed white wilderness. Join us among its canyon-like fjords, snow-covered peaks, creaking icebergs, and profusion of wildlife to uncover a bevy of Arctic mysteries.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Some 350 miles north of Norway and 600 miles south of the North Pole lies the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard \u2013 \u201cCold Coast\u201d in the local Norwegian tongue. This is the wild, icy, and dramatic domain of the walrus, bearded seal, Arctic fox, and reindeer. It\u2019s been said, too, that polar bears outnumber humans here; by many accounts, this is the best place on earth to see them.<\/span><\/p>\n
Massive icebergs calve off of glaciers, tumbling into the sea with a thunderous roar. Rocky massifs pierce the skies, their gray cliff faces strewn with gleaming snow. Expansive ice fields reach through deep valleys. There is a sublime beauty in the stillness\u2014in the silence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
PONANT and The Explorers Club bring you to this magical place in the summer months, so the sun will never set on your discoveries. This is what Arctic dreams are made of.<\/span><\/p>\n
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One of Europe\u2019s Largest Continual Protected Natural Reserves<\/b><\/h2>\n
When it comes to protecting precious land for its natural beauty and wildlife, Svalbard turns other regions of the world green with envy; about two-thirds of the island group is preserved and untouched. The archipelago boasts seven national parks and 23 nature reserves, all of them bordering one another. When combined, they comprise one of Europe\u2019s largest continual protected natural areas untarnished by the human touch \u2013 a sweeping expanse of pristine mountains, tundra, ice fields, fjords, marine preserve, and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
These wild polar places have much to teach us, as The Explorers Club Hosts will reveal. Your every moment will be illuminated by the insights and expertise of The Explorers Club members <\/span>Vickie Siegel<\/b> and <\/span>Mike Magidson<\/b>. Renowned glaciologist, polar researcher, cave explorer, and robotics technician, Vickie has run scientific field camps in polar environments to observe the formation of ice caverns. Mike brings an altogether different but equally enlightening skill to our expedition: He is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has focused his lens on indigenous peoples and will bring his unique narrative eye to your experience.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve<\/b><\/h2>\n
This astonishing protected area covers eight islands, including the second largest, Nordaustlandet \u2013 meaning \u201cThe Northeast Land.\u201d Its low rolling hills and wide plains were carved by glacial movement. Much of it (about 75%) still lies under thick glaciers \u2013 including the largest in Norway, Austfonna \u2013 while the snowless northern regions are pure tundra, where reindeer and Arctic foxes roam and walruses lounge. This starkly beautiful polar desert has little vegetation, leaving its resident creatures to forage from the scarcity, or to hunt each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Look to the sea cliffs to understand why Birdlife International lists the reserve on its list of Important Bird Areas. You\u2019ll recognize thick-billed murres, members of the stout auk family, by their jet-black back and head and white belly. These agile birds spend their lives at sea, but breed and nest on cliffs. Several distinctive gulls can also be seen, including Sabine\u2019s, with its light gray and white plumage and dark gray cowl, and the small, all-white ivory gull, classified as a \u201cnear-threatened\u201d species.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
S\u00f8raust-Svalbard Nature Reserve<\/b><\/h2>\n
As its name implies \u2013 S\u00f8raust means \u201cSoutheast\u201d \u2013 this breathtaking reserve lies south of Nordaust-Svalbard. It, too, has a massive expanse, covering dozens of islands and a vast stretch of the sea. The largest island, Edge\u00f8ya, provides shelter to a unique genetic population of polar bears. As a whole, the reserve offers a stunning array of islands, varying from rocky islets rising from the sea to wide barren tundra.<\/span><\/p>\n
Also an Important Bird Area, this reserve harbors huge populations of seabirds, some resident and some migratory. Keep your eyes open for the king eider, a large duck with a harlequin-colored face; red-throated diver, a member of the loon family; purple sandpiper, a small wading bird; and both brent and barnacle geese. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Explore in Ultimate Comfort\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
You\u2019ll explore this remote white wilderness in elegant style aboard the only luxury icebreaker in the world, our flagship research vessel <\/span>Le Commandant Charcot<\/span><\/i>. This <\/span>brilliantly designed ship<\/span><\/a> was inspired by the icy regions it explores: Every inch was conceived to magnify the polar environment, and it will bring the drama and magnificence of Svalbard to dramatic life for you. With intentionally set sight lines, vast windows, expansive observation areas, an uninterrupted promenade deck, and a private balcony or terrace in every stateroom, the gleaming white landscapes around you will be ever-visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Our visionary ship is one of the only French icebreakers to collect data from an onboard research facility, in both wet and dry labs. The Explorers Club Hosts will join our onboard resident scientists to study topics ranging from polar glaciers to marine biology, using sonars, beacon-buoys, a salinometer, a corer, and a drone. Throughout, they\u2019ll keep you up to date on the latest findings.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Rencontre avec une photographe dont les clich\u00e9s sont les t\u00e9moins d\u2019un monde fascinant.<\/h2>
Depuis 13 ans, Nathalie Michel est l\u2019une des signatures images de PONANT. Escales vous propose de faire un retour sur un parcours hors norme, qui met en lumi\u00e8re une fa\u00e7on unique de travailler, \u00e0 travers le monde. Curiosit\u00e9, respect des sujets et des animaux, amour du voyage et des tr\u00e9sors les plus recul\u00e9s de la plan\u00e8te guident Nathalie Michel dans sa fa\u00e7on de regarder le monde.<\/p><\/blockquote>
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Comment avez-vous choisi la photographie de voyage ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> Je suis tomb\u00e9e un peu par hasard sur ce m\u00e9tier qu\u2019est la photographie<\/strong>, et pour lequel j\u2019ai eu un v\u00e9ritable coup de foudre<\/strong>. Je m\u2019y suis retrouv\u00e9e dans la passion<\/strong>, l\u2019envie de partager, de t\u00e9moigner. L\u2019amour de la mer, l\u2019envie d\u2019embarquer, ont ensuite naturellement ax\u00e9 mon travail sur la photo de voyage<\/a>. Le monde maritime est tr\u00e8s fort selon les conditions que l\u2019on peut avoir de temp\u00eate<\/a>, de lumi\u00e8re, et m\u00eame si \u00e7a ne transpara\u00eet pas par la photo, d\u2019odeur. Ce sont des ambiances<\/strong> chaque jour renouvel\u00e9es.<\/p>
Et puis, pour moi c\u2019est important d\u2019apprendre tout le temps sur les peuples, la faune, la flore. Ce qui pourrait d\u00e9finir le mieux ce m\u00e9tier, c\u2019est la curiosit\u00e9<\/strong>, la passion<\/strong> et l\u2019envie de partager<\/strong>. J\u2019ai la chance de voyager sur tous les continents. Je peux communiquer sur les connaissances et la beaut\u00e9 du monde aupr\u00e8s des gens qui ne peuvent pas voir tout cela.<\/p>
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Comment ce m\u00e9tier vous a amen\u00e9e chez Ponant ?<\/strong><\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> J\u2019ai eu la chance d\u2019embarquer il y a d\u00e9j\u00e0 25 ans pour une autre compagnie. Et puis, le monde de la mer<\/strong> passe de fa\u00e7on incontournable par PONANT<\/a>. Certains de mes amis y travaillaient d\u00e9j\u00e0 et m\u2019ont invit\u00e9e \u00e0 les rejoindre en promettant que j\u2019allais y trouver ma place. Je ne cache pas qu\u2019au d\u00e9but j\u2019ai peut-\u00eatre embarqu\u00e9 en me disant : \u00ab Je vais faire un an ou deux \u00bb. Finalement, je n\u2019ai pas vu les treize derni\u00e8res ann\u00e9es passer ! J\u2019ai embarqu\u00e9 sur tous les navires : Le Diamant puis Le Bor\u00e9al<\/em><\/a>, L\u2019Austral<\/em><\/a>, Le Sol\u00e9al<\/em><\/a>, Le Lyrial<\/em><\/a>, et enfin Le Lap\u00e9rouse<\/em><\/a>, ce magnifique bateau, inaugur\u00e9 en juillet 2018. PONANT<\/strong>, c\u2019est une aventure qui avance vite, qui va loin. Et qui, je pense, nous permet de r\u00e9aliser toutes ces envies de voyages<\/strong> et de d\u00e9couvertes<\/strong> non-stop. J\u2019ai toujours envie d\u2019aller plus loin. Ce qui est passionnant dans mon m\u00e9tier, c\u2019est de se dire que la plus belle photo, c\u2019est celle que l\u2019on fera demain.<\/p>
Aujourd\u2019hui, combien de photographes et de vid\u00e9astes \u00e9voluent au sein de la flotte Ponant ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> On a eu la chance de d\u00e9marrer sur Le Diamant<\/strong>, avec mon mari, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric, qui est vid\u00e9aste. Nous \u00e9tions une petite \u00e9quipe. Puis, avec l\u2019av\u00e8nement des nouveaux navires<\/strong>, il a fallu recruter et former les gens. Nous recherchons des profils toujours aussi passionn\u00e9s, impliqu\u00e9s, avec une soif de d\u00e9couverte constante. Aujourd\u2019hui, nous avons dix photographes et vid\u00e9astes<\/strong> sur les navires. A l\u2019horizon 2021, on parle de 30 photographes<\/strong> et cam\u00e9raman embarqu\u00e9s.<\/p>
L\u2019objectif est de faire vivre le Studio Ponant<\/a>, cr\u00e9\u00e9 en 2016, et compos\u00e9 d\u2019une banque d\u2019images, d\u2019une phototh\u00e8que. Il a pour but de v\u00e9hiculer l\u2019image PONANT<\/strong> et d\u2019apporter une visibilit\u00e9 \u00e0 la compagnie partout dans le monde. Ces photos sont en effet utilis\u00e9es sur les r\u00e9seaux sociaux, dans nos brochures\u2026 Le Studio Ponant, c\u2019est l\u2019ADN images<\/strong> de Ponant tant au niveau photos que vid\u00e9os.<\/p>
Quelle est la vie et l\u2019emploi du temps d\u2019un photographe ou vid\u00e9aste \u00e0 bord ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> D\u00e8s le premier jour de la croisi\u00e8re, quand les passagers arrivent, nous sommes pr\u00e9sents. Nous sommes l\u00e0 pour tracer l\u2019histoire<\/strong> de leur croisi\u00e8re. Nous immortalisons l\u2019accueil avec le Commandant, la premi\u00e8re poign\u00e9e de main, le premier contact avec le navire. Puis, on continue par le d\u00e9roul\u00e9 classique : les consignes de s\u00e9curit\u00e9, le premier cocktail du Commandant, avec les tenues de gala<\/a>, l\u2019esprit de la croisi\u00e8re \u00e0 la fran\u00e7aise<\/strong>, ses coutumes, son apparat.<\/p>
Et surtout, que l\u2019on soit en croisi\u00e8re d\u2019exp\u00e9dition ou pas, on va tr\u00e8s vite d\u00e9couvrir la destination. Nous immortalisons tous les temps forts<\/strong> : paysages, faune et flore, rencontres avec des peuples, d\u00e9couvertes de l\u2019artisanat local\u2026 Les passagers pourront les retrouver sur un DVD retra\u00e7ant l\u2019histoire compl\u00e8te de ce voyage, nourrie des interviews des conf\u00e9renciers, des naturalistes, des Commandants. Un tr\u00e8s beau Best Of photo<\/strong> reprend \u00e9galement l\u2019int\u00e9gralit\u00e9 de ces temps forts.<\/p>
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Comment conciliez-vous votre travail de photographe avec celui des naturalistes ou m\u00eame la pr\u00e9sence des passagers ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> Nous travaillons forc\u00e9ment avec les naturalistes<\/a> et les conf\u00e9renciers pour conna\u00eetre les noms de certains animaux, des histoires, des lieux, qui peuvent \u00eatre racont\u00e9s en images. Ils nous aident \u00e9norm\u00e9ment pour toutes nos l\u00e9gendes. Il y a un vrai travail d\u2019\u00e9quipe<\/strong> \u00e0 bord.<\/p>
Lors des croisi\u00e8res d\u2019exp\u00e9dition, nous participons aux briefings que le chef d\u2019exp\u00e9dition fait aux naturalistes avant chaque d\u00e9barquement. Les \u00e9quipes photos et vid\u00e9os partent avec le premier Zodiac mis \u00e0 l\u2019eau. Les naturalistes font un rep\u00e9rage de terrain<\/strong> pour assurer la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 des passagers, pour prot\u00e9ger les zones o\u00f9 sont les animaux. Les photographes et cam\u00e9raman les accompagnent. Nous prenons des clich\u00e9s dont ils se serviront lors des r\u00e9unions de fin de journ\u00e9e. Mais aussi, \u00e9videmment pour saisir des instants d\u2019exception<\/strong>, d\u2019un albatros sur son nid, d\u2019une colonie d\u2019otarie. On voit la m\u00eame chose que nos passagers, mais notre travail d\u2019image n\u00e9cessite notre pr\u00e9sence en avance sur le terrain.<\/p>
Quand vous prenez une photo, qu\u2019est-il essentiel de partager ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> Quand on parle de photographe et vid\u00e9aste professionnel, le minimum que l\u2019on attend, c\u2019est la qualit\u00e9 des images<\/strong>. Pour moi, les plus belles photos ne seront pas les plus techniquement parfaites. L\u00e0 o\u00f9 le photographe de terrain est bon, c\u2019est quand il transmet une \u00e9motion<\/strong>, quand il capture quelque chose de sensible de l\u2019animal, qui peut nous amuser, nous secouer. Concernant, les paysages, il faut en trouver une essence particuli\u00e8re<\/a>, apporter un \u0153il artistique. Il faut savoir regarder et transmettre, partager, \u00e9mouvoir<\/strong>.<\/p>
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Comment se passe la rencontre avec des populations au bout du monde, quand on a un appareil photo dans les mains ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel<\/strong> : Partout dans le monde, au Groenland<\/a> ou en Oc\u00e9anie, lors de la cr\u00e9ation des croisi\u00e8res<\/a>, les chefs d\u2019exp\u00e9dition entrent en contact avec des chefs coutumiers ou des repr\u00e9sentants des peuples visit\u00e9s. Ils leur indiquent le nombre de personnes qui d\u00e9barqueront, ils leur demandent ce qu\u2019on peut faire ou non pour respecter<\/strong> leur mode de vie. Nous sommes pr\u00e9sents lors de cette phase. Nous leur demandons quelles sont leurs limites afin de ne pas perturber leurs vies.<\/p>
En ce qui me concerne, j\u2019ai beaucoup de facilit\u00e9s \u00e0 entrer en contact avec des gens dont je ne parle pas la langue. Une chose est s\u00fbre, c\u2019est que jamais je n\u2019\u00e9tablis de premier contact en mettant mon objectif entre la personne et moi. Il faut prendre connaissance<\/strong> de l\u2019autre, prendre conscience<\/strong> de l\u2019autre, dans un \u00e9change. C\u2019est ensuite que vient l\u2019envie de faire la photo. L\u00e0, je demande une autorisation ; et je respecte si on me dit non. Parce qu\u2019un portrait r\u00e9ussi ne peut \u00eatre beau que si on a le consentement<\/strong> de l\u2019autre. M\u00eame si le regard n\u2019est pas direct, il y a des fous rires, des attitudes\u2026 J\u2019ai d\u2019ailleurs intitul\u00e9 une s\u00e9rie de photos \u00ab Quand Ponant regarde le monde, le monde lui sourit \u00bb, parce que nous avons un int\u00e9r\u00eat<\/strong>, un respect<\/strong>, et une envie de partage<\/strong> avec les gens. On ne vient pas dans le but de les exploiter, de commercialiser, et ils le sentent.<\/p>
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Quel est le plus beau compliment que l\u2019on peut vous faire sur une photo ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> Je n\u2019ai pas forc\u00e9ment envie qu\u2019on me dise \u00ab Oh, c\u2019est une belle photo<\/em> \u00bb ! Je pr\u00e9f\u00e8re qu\u2019on me dise : \u00ab Cette photo-l\u00e0 m\u2019a donn\u00e9 des frissons<\/strong><\/em> \u00bb. J\u2019aime v\u00e9hiculer des \u00e9motions, faire resurgir des souvenirs, \u00e0 travers un portrait, un paysage.<\/p>
Quel est votre plus beau souvenir de voyage ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> J\u2019en ai beaucoup, mais surtout, j\u2019ai fait des rencontres humaines<\/strong> qui m\u2019ont boulevers\u00e9e. L\u2019important, ce n\u2019est pas d\u2019avoir fait trois fois le tour du monde, c\u2019est d\u2019\u00eatre libre d\u2019aller partout dans le monde, de le faire et de mesurer cette chance<\/strong>. Je peux me dire : \u00ab Aujourd\u2019hui je suis au pied du Corcovado au Br\u00e9sil<\/a>, hier j\u2019\u00e9tais sur un glacier en Antarctique<\/a>, demain je suis au Kamchatka<\/strong> avec les orques, \u00e0 l\u2019extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 est de la Russie<\/em> \u00bb.<\/p>
Existe-t-il un lieu que vous n\u2019avez pas encore explor\u00e9 et qui vous fait r\u00eaver ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel : L\u2019Afrique<\/strong> est mon continent de c\u0153ur, qui m\u2019\u00e9meut vraiment. Apr\u00e8s, m\u00eame les pays que j\u2019ai d\u00e9j\u00e0 visit\u00e9s ont toujours quelque chose de nouveau \u00e0 offrir. Tout d\u00e9pend de l\u2019\u00e2ge auquel on y va, de la p\u00e9riode \u00e0 laquelle on y va, mais on y trouve toujours un int\u00e9r\u00eat. Petite, je demandais : \u00ab Qu\u2019est-ce qui se passe ailleurs ? \u00bb Cette envie est toujours pr\u00e9sente, in\u00e9puisable.<\/p>
Quels sont vos prochains projets ?<\/h3>
Nathalie Michel :<\/strong> Dans cet esprit de partage de mon travail, j\u2019ai co-\u00e9crit avec St\u00e9phane Niveau, le premier tome d\u2019une s\u00e9rie de livres photo voyage : Cap au Nord<\/em>, sur l\u2019Arctique. Je suis en train d\u2019\u00e9crire Cap au Sud<\/em>.<\/p>
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Les essentiels de Nathalie Michel<\/h2>
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Impossible de choisir ! J\u2019ai eu un gros coup de c\u0153ur pour les deux ! C\u2019est tellement diff\u00e9rent !<\/p>2. Quel est l\u2019accessoire indispensable \u00e0 un photographe de terrain ?<\/strong>
De bonnes chaussures de marche !<\/p>3. Quel photographe est une source d\u2019inspiration pour vous ?<\/strong>
Sebastiao Salgado pour son respect et son engagement pour la nature et les peuples, pour son travail sur les ombres et la lumi\u00e8re. Et les \u00e9motions qu\u2019il arrive \u00e0 donner au travers de ses clich\u00e9s.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" global_module=\"853\" saved_tabs=\"all\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#334556\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\"][et_pb_column _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" type=\"1_2\" custom_padding=\"|50px||50px|false|true\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/push-tpl.jpg\" _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text=\"push-tpl\" max_width=\"445px\" max_height=\"445px\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"-90px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||20px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" type=\"1_2\" custom_padding=\"|50px|||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding_tablet=\"|50px||50px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"|20px||20px|false|true\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.7.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font=\"|700|||||||\" text_font_size=\"38px\" text_line_height=\"1.4em\" border_width_left=\"5px\" border_color_left=\"#26afc2\" custom_padding=\"|||20px|false|false\" custom_margin=\"10px||20px||false|false\" width=\"70%\" width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" width_tablet=\"100%\"]<\/p>Partez au bout du monde<\/p>
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De l\u2019Arctique \u00e0 l\u2019Antarctique, du Canada au Vanuatu, Ponant vous emm\u00e8ne dans les plus beaux endroits de la plan\u00e8te.<\/p>
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