Happy New Year everyone!
As January moves towards February, Régine posts us a bit of Côte d’Azur sunshine in the form of a sprig of Mimosa flowers. They are a cheery bright yellow, and the perfume fills the air in the office as soon as they are out of their little parcel - it’s always a lovely reminder that spring is on its way, and reminds us that it is time for the Mimosa forest in the south east of France to come into full bloom – a spectacular sight and unforgettable scent, as this is the biggest Mimosa forest in Europe.
The French love to celebrate all sorts of occasions, and the annual blossoming of the Mimosa tree is no exception. Several of the towns and villages of the French Riviera have their own celebrations, but the little seaside town of Mandelieu-la-Napoule in particular comes alive with parades and all sorts of festivities between 12th and 21st February 2010. As well as watching the processions and enjoying the music and dancing, you can go for a guided hike in the Mimosa forest, or take a coach trip to follow the journey of the flowers from the plantation to the famous perfumeries in Grasse, where they are used in the manufacture of perfumes.
If you are tempted by the thought of February fun and flowers on the Cote d’Azur,
C59A at Pégomas is a great choice for a winter break, ideally placed for enjoying the Mimosa Festivals and all the other delights that the French Riviera has to offer. Or see our website, http://www.susanparadise.co.uk/ for more options.
As January moves towards February, Régine posts us a bit of Côte d’Azur sunshine in the form of a sprig of Mimosa flowers. They are a cheery bright yellow, and the perfume fills the air in the office as soon as they are out of their little parcel - it’s always a lovely reminder that spring is on its way, and reminds us that it is time for the Mimosa forest in the south east of France to come into full bloom – a spectacular sight and unforgettable scent, as this is the biggest Mimosa forest in Europe.
The French love to celebrate all sorts of occasions, and the annual blossoming of the Mimosa tree is no exception. Several of the towns and villages of the French Riviera have their own celebrations, but the little seaside town of Mandelieu-la-Napoule in particular comes alive with parades and all sorts of festivities between 12th and 21st February 2010. As well as watching the processions and enjoying the music and dancing, you can go for a guided hike in the Mimosa forest, or take a coach trip to follow the journey of the flowers from the plantation to the famous perfumeries in Grasse, where they are used in the manufacture of perfumes.
If you are tempted by the thought of February fun and flowers on the Cote d’Azur,
C59A at Pégomas is a great choice for a winter break, ideally placed for enjoying the Mimosa Festivals and all the other delights that the French Riviera has to offer. Or see our website, http://www.susanparadise.co.uk/ for more options.
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