Gardens in the streets

birdhouse at the war memorial

Two years ago the local commune workers decorated all the little garden areas in the streets with flowerpot people. 

Last year it was wicker birds. 

This year it’s birdhouses.

outside the library

at the only traffic lights

an unusual version made of wicker

on the island in the middle of an intersection

in the carpark

Not only do they need to replant these gardens every spring, but they also make their own decorations. I don’t know who comes up with the ideas, but it’s such a whimsical use of offcuts of wood and leftover paint. Can’t imagine what they’ll do next year.

at the post office

in the war memorial garden

the pigeonnier in the garden at the bank - the french do love their birds

The commune has entered the competition to be named one of the Villes et Village Fleuris (Towns and Villages in Bloom)  and so have gone all out with the flower planting this year. Apparently, the competition is also judged on ‘village life’, so we will be interested to hear the results.

even the carpark is looking 'floral'

the mairie

the bar on the corner

a neighbour's house

We have even installed and planted our own window boxes for the first time.

flowers hanging in the main street

Another 'only in France' moment - we are also being issued with new recycling bins so the mairie has arranged an ‘information’  evening in order to answer any questions we may all have ( about garbage bins ??). Naturally, wine will be served at the end of proceedings.

 bon week-end à tous mes amis