The
carnavalesque parade is probably the most famous part of Carnaval, but the
bataille de fleurs is just as interesting. To show off some of the region's prettiest assets,* flower-covered floats carry young women who toss mimosa branches to the crowd. After the first pass is complete and the mimosa are all gone, the floats go around for a second lap and the women gradually dismantle the floats, tossing roses, orchids, ranuncula, and dozens of other varieties of flowers to the spectators.
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*Hyères (Var) is home to the largest flower market in France -
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Comments
Laura, thank you for your wonderful French program on-line, and the fantastic pictures! We will be visiting France for the first time next year, and these pictures just increase the anticipation of an incredible experience to come.
Great photos, Laura. Nice is a fine city and I would love to be there during Carnaval. I’ve been twice, but in the summer
Thankyou for keeping us informed of things French.