Towns and villages in bloom
You all know the little "ville fleurie" sign at the entrance to towns and villages. The towns and villages in bloom competition rewards local authorities for the flowers they put in their public spaces.In the Var, no fewer than 68 communes have been awarded the "towns and villages in bloom" label! Each year, exceptional prizes known as the "fleur d'or" are awarded in recognition of the efforts made. Four prizes have been awarded in the Var:
- In Bormes-les-Mimosas, you'll find more than 700 species of flowers all over the town, earning the town numerous awards .
- Hyères: 3 exceptional botanical gardens and a host of green spaces. The town has also been awarded the title of French capital of cut flowers thanks to its events and professional training.
- Le Lavandou: the Corso Fleuri takes place every year, a parade of multicoloured floats covered in a multitude of flowers, accompanied by dancing and street performances.
- Sanary-sur-Mer: awarded its 4th flower for over 15 years, the town is heavily involved in promoting its natural heritage and biodiversity. Take the opportunity to visit the olive garden, which boasts 500 trees and around a hundred varieties of olive.
