In 1975, Albert Plecy visited the Val d'Enfer's (Hell Valley) impressive limestone quarries in Les Baux de Provence. Captivated by the area's beauty, he decided to use it to show the results of his research on Image Totale (Total Image). This long-standing experiment on the use and the effect takes the visitor to the very heart of a universe of images.

With the first programme, "Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry" (The Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry), CATHEDRALE D'IMAGES lit up after years of research on the art of photography brought about by Gens d'Images (People of Images), the association founded by Albert Plecy.

Over the years many of them have come to see an ever-changing show and to feel the almost-religious peacefulness of the cool galleries tinged by colourful frescoes.

Anne Plecy, Albert Plecy's wife, took over his work when he died suddenly in 1977. She ran CATHEDRALE D'IMAGES until 2001. Since then, Timothee Polad, the founders' grandson, is perpetuating the vision of this unique setting.