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Thursday, May 7, 2015

May Day (A Postcard from Tournon d'Agenais)


May 1st ... is a holiday in France ... Fête du Travail / Labour Day.


Today it was grey all day with the rain dampening our plans, we "laboured" about what we would do today however we did go looking for some colour and our moods were brightened by the kaleidoscope of colourful flowers on display.


In the 13th Century Bastide of Tournon D'Agenais (a medieval town built on a hill) there was a huge event.
25e Foire aux Fleurs ...thème Les Chapeaux... The 25th Flower Fair was held with an underscoring theme of hats.



We had to park below and take the little train up the hill to where this large event was being held.


Umbrellas were everywhere...







The vendors were creative with their displays incorporating the theme of "Les Chapeaux"...


There was even a hat maker ...










We were entertained by live musicians ...








I want to find this colour Rhodedendrum for my garden ... isn't it just gorgeous?